OMN Print Contributor/Reporter/Multimedia 2021-2022
United states, Corvallis
4.2| ||Part-time|18 hours ago| Full Job Description This recruitment will be used to fill 20 part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Student Unit Pay Contributor/Reporter/Multimedia positions for the Orange Media Network at Oregon State University (OSU). The Print Contributor/Reporter/Multimedia Reporter is responsible for pitching, researching, and writing/creating multimedia stories for The Daily Barometer, Beavers Digest, or DAMchic, including print and online, as required by the editor-in-chief of the publications or the OMN Photo Chief. These contributors ensure student staff members and volunteers are held to the highest ethical and professional standards and practices. The reporter/multimedia reporter/photographer builds others up through mentoring, coaching and supporting. The contributor/reporter/multimedia reporter follows OMN policies and procedures while advancing Orange Media Network’s reputation for excellence as a welcoming, engaging and inclusive organization. Pay Rate: Story and multimedia assignments follow a schedule: $10.13 for listicles (written only) $20.25 for briefs (multimedia or story) $40.50 for standard (multimedia or story) Bonus for “lead,” investigative, breaking or cover work. Position Duties Print Contributor/Reporter/Multimedia Reporter Responsibilities: Print Contributor/Reporter Is able to work flexible schedule, including nights and weekends and academic breaks Remains objective and provides fair and accurate coverage Participates in readouts with editors to make any necessary revisions in style or content Communicates any errors and corrections to editor-in-chief Pursues news in a timely fashion Suggests photo and/or video coverage to enhance story presentation online Shares stories on social media to reach audience Cover breaking news as needed Ensure all content strives to be representative of the myriad of experiences and identities of the OSU community through source selection, guest selection, topic selection and image selection Attends all staff and team meetings as required by editor(s)-in-chief Pitches story ideas that have news values for the OSU community Conducts research and necessary interviews to produce stories with at least three relevant sources and a minimum length of 500 words Proofreads story and ensures written material is edited for grammar, punctuation, AP style and accuracy Ensure you are using, checking and responding to BaseCamp for project management Able to act as mentors to new hires Multimedia Reporter Gather, pitch, report and create multimedia stories for Orange Media Network publications (Daily Barometer, Beavers Digest and DAMchic) as assigned Shoot video for stories, including B-roll, interviews with sources and other content as needed for video story creation Edit video and adds on-screen captions and graphics to enhance videos and user experience. Captions should be written clearly and in AP Style. Conduct research and necessary interviews to produce video stories, and accompanying print/online stories as needed, with at least three relevant sources and a minimum length of 500 words Grow audience engagement Work to ensure that OMN program content is current, relevant, and consistent with OMN’s mission, vision, and policies Ensure that you complete all OMN surveys and meet all deadlines Check and respond to BaseCamp for project management 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 and Director Communication Respond to emails and phone calls the same day, professionally representing OMN Notify adviser and the Director of OMN immediately should any ethical, legal, personnel or controversial problems occur. Examples may include: studio and other facility use, social distancing requirements, and the need to conduct work remotely or on-site. The successful applicant will be adaptable to this changing environment. Preferred (Special) Qualifications Working Conditions / Work Schedule Anticipated hours per week: 15 hours Posting Number P07491SE Number of Vacancies 20 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/07/2021 Anticipated Appointment End Date 05/31/2022 Posting Date 06/07/2021 Full Consideration Date 05/31/2022 Closing Date 05/31/2022 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: A Resume/Vita; and A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. 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. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
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