Orange Media Network (OMN) DAMchic Contributing Director 2024-2025

Orange Media Network (OMN) DAMchic Contributing Director 2024-2025

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.

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

Resume

For additional information please contact : Jennifer Moody at [email protected]

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.

Position Information

Job Title : Orange Media Network (OMN) DAMchic Contributing Director 2024-2025

Appointment Type : Student Employee

Job Location :

Position Appointment Percent : 100

Appointment Basis : 12

Pay Method : Hourly

Pay Period : 16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date : Last 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 positions 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 Responsibilities

• Pitches, accepts, develops and writes stories that have news value for the OSU community
• Conducts research and necessary interviews to produce full stories with at least three relevant sources and a minimum length of 400 words
• Directs photoshoots that accompany stories, including leading and organizing photoshoots, effectively coordinating with models, photographers, makeup artists, and clothing stores
• Remains objective and provides fair and accurate coverage
• Participates in readouts with editors to make any necessary revisions in style or content
• Suggests photo and / or video coverage to enhance story presentation online
• Shares stories on social media to reach the audience
• Attends all staff meetings as required by the editor-in-chief
• Grows audience engagement
• Other duties as assigned by the editor

Communication

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

Leadership

• Ensure designs and content are centered on equitable representation and inclusion, with attention to impact on historically excluded communities and constituencies
• Follow all OMN policies and procedures
• Act in a professional manner at all times
• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
• High School student : Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student : 6 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student : 12 credit hours per term*
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School : 5 credit hours per term
• Graduate 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 strategies
• Willing to learn Associated Press Style and work within the SPJ Code of Ethics
• Willing to work flexible hours as needed to complete assignments
• Able to meet deadlines
• Is a strong writer and communicator and comfortable with directing models and photographers and interacting with sources
• Is organized and reliable
• Is comfortable giving and receiving feedback
• Able to remain professional and calm when working with difficult individuals and situations
• Must complete all elements on On-Boarding Curriculum

Preferred (Special) QualificationsWorking 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 Information

Posting Number : P11000SE

Number of Vacancies : 15

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date : 09 / 08 / 2024

Anticipated Appointment End Date :

Posting Date : 04 / 30 / 2024

Full Consideration Date :

Closing Date : 05 / 01 / 2025

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

Resume

For additional information please contact : Jennifer Moody at [email protected]

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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The report includes important information about safety protocols, a wide range of current security policies, fire safety practices, helpful university and local resources, and crime prevention programs, as well as crime and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years.

A paper copy of the report can be requested for no charge by emailing [email protected].

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