Position Details Position Information Job Title Orange Media Network (OMN) Columnist 2024-2025 Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Corvallis 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) Columnist positions for the Orange Media Network (OMN) at Oregon State University (OSU). The Columnist is responsible for pitching, researching and writing columns for the print and/or online issues of The Daily Barometer or OMN magazines. Position Duties Columnist Responsibilities * Pitches, researches and produces columns that have news values for the OSU community. * Produces columns of between 500-800 words, with at least three appropriate sources including interviews, demonstrate clear news values and have a clear stance/opinion * Meets deadlines as assigned * Participates in readouts with editors to make any necessary revisions in style or content * Suggests photo and/or video coverage to enhance column presentation online * Shares stories on social media to reach audience * Attends all staff meetings as required by editor-in-chief * Act in a professional manner at all times and create and maintain collegial working relationships with fellow student leaders, organization members, sources, stakeholders, partners, collaborators and the community * Other duties as assigned by the adviser 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 work status with editor(s) * Notify adviser immediately should any ethical, legal, personnel or controversial problems occur Leadership * Follow all OMN policies and procedures * Act professionally at all times * Ensure content is centered on equitable representation and inclusion, with attention to impact on historically underrepresented and marginalized communities and constituencies Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements * 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 and fact checking strategies * Is willing to learn AP style and work within the SPJ Code of Ethics * Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and academic breaks * Is a strong, communicator and comfortable with public speaking * 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) Qualifications Working Conditions / Work Schedule Pay Rate: * Full Start: $56 per column Posting Detail Information Posting Number P11021SE Number of Vacancies 15 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/08/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date 05/31/2025 Posting Date 05/01/2024 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: * Cover Letter * Resume For additional information please contact: Jennifer Moody at 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. Supplemental Questions