Orange Media Network (OMN) DAMchic Contributing Director

Position Details

Position Information

Job TitleOrange Media Network (OMN) DAMchic Contributing Director 2024-2025

Appointment TypeStudent Employee

Job LocationCorvallis

Position Appointment Percent100

Appointment Basis12

Pay MethodHourly

Pay Period16th - 15th of the following month

Pay DateLast working day of the month

Remote or Hybrid option?

Min Hourly Rate$14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate$21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) DAMchic Contributing Director position for the Orange Media Network (OMN) at Oregon State University (OSU).

The DAMchic Contributing Director is responsible for pitching content ideas, directing photoshoots, and writing stories for the print issues, website and social media platforms of DAMchic Magazine.

Position Duties

ResponsibilitiesPitches, accepts, develops and writes stories have news value for the OSU communityConducts research and necessary interviews to produce full stories with at least three relevant sources and a minimum length of 400 wordsDirects photoshoots that accompany stories, including leading and organizing photoshoots, effectively coordinating with models, photographers, makeup artists and clothing storesRemains objective and provides fair and accurate coverageMeets deadlines as assignedParticipates in readouts with editors to make any necessary revisions in style or contentSuggests photo and / or video coverage to enhance story presentation onlineShares stories on social media to reach audienceAttends all staff meetings as required by the editor-in-chiefGrow audience engagementOther duties as assigned by the editorCommunication

Respond to emails, messages, team chats and phone calls the same day, professionally representing OMNEnsure you are using, checking and responding to project management platform (Basescamp, Discord, etc.)Proactively communicates with editor(s) about work statusNotify adviser immediately should any ethical, legal, personnel or controversial problems occurLeadership

Ensure designs and content are centered on equitable representation and inclusion, with attention to impact on historically excluded communities and constituenciesFollow all OMN policies and proceduresAct in a professional manner at all timesMinimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here :

Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of studyMust meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employmentMust meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard

High School student : Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling programUndergraduate and post-baccalaureate student : 6 credit hours per termUndergraduate international student : 12 credit hours per term

• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School : 5 credit hours per termGraduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School : 9 credit hours per term
• International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the

Office of International Services

OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Additional Required Qualifications

Is knowledgeable in news gathering, news values and fact checking strategiesWilling to learn Associated Press Style and work within the SPJ Code of EthicsWilling to work flexible hours as needed to complete assignmentsAble to meet deadlinesIs a strong writer and communicator and comfortable with directing models and photographers and interacting with sourcesIs organized and reliableIs comfortable giving and receiving feedbackAble to remain professional and calm when working with difficult individuals and situationsMust complete all elements on On-Boarding CurriculumPreferred (Special) Qualifications

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

The DAMchic Contributing Director employment dates :

The 2024-25 academic year

Pay Rate : Full Start :

72 per story-photo spread$36 for spread plus 200-word "artist statement"NOTE :

All positions and hours remain contingent on funding availability for the 2024-2025 academic year

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberP11000SE

Number of Vacancies15

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date09 / 08 / 2024

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date04 / 30 / 2024

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date05 / 01 / 2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this searchCompetitive / Student - open to ALL qualified / eligible students

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents :

ResumeCover Letter

For additional information please contact :

Jennifer Moody

jennifer.moody@oregonstate.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note : All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

Salary : $14 - $36