Job details

Orange Media Network (OMN) Assistant Sports Editor 2023-2024

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Assistant Sports Editor position for the Orange Media Network at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Sports Assistant Editor is responsible for assisting the Sports Editor in creating student-produced content for the Sports section of The Daily Barometer, its website and the OMN Sports social media channels.

The Assistant Sports Editor employment dates:

Full Start: Sept. 11, 2023, to end of academic year, 2024

Pay Rate:

Full Start: 10 hours per week, at $636 per month

NOTE: All positions and hours remain contingent on funding availability for the 2023-2024 academic year

Position Duties

Responsibilities:

Assist in curating, pitching, assigning and reporting stories for the sports section of The Daily Barometer, both in print and online, in a timely manner (stories will include investigations, cover stories, hard news, breaking news and relevant feature stories).
Assist in updating and contributing to social media and web sports content at least five days per week with stories, photos, interactive features, scores and schedules under the direction of EIC and marketing
Assist in ensuring that all students who submit articles and social media content receive coaching and feedback prior to publishing, so that they can improve and learn
Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and academic breaks
Coordinate live sports broadcasts for KBVR-FM by:
- Coordinating schedule with station manager before each season starts
- Recruiting and coordinating announcers
- Taking and staying up to date on KBVR-FM DJ training and ensuring announcers do the same
- Promoting broadcasts on social media
- Working with FM to upload recorded audio to web after the game
Assist Sports Editor in planning and holding weekly meetings to assign tasks and oversee other sports coverage
Assist as needed in producing print issues and ensuring properly prepared print files are sent to the commercial printer by deadline
Assist in doing readouts and payroll as assigned by the Sports Editor or EIC
Assist the Sports Editor in hiring, supervising and managing a team of writers

Communication:

Respond to emails, messages, team chats and phone calls the same day, professionally representing OMN
Ensure you are using, checking and responding to BaseCamp for project management

Leadership:

Work 10 regular office hours each week for Orange Media Network, at least half of these hours should be during regular business hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday). Hours may vary during different stages of the term
Follow all OMN policies and procedures
Ensure designs and content are 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

Qualifications:

Knowledgeable in newsgathering, news values and fact-checking strategies
Willing to learn AP Style, particularly for sports, and to work within the SPJ Code of Ethics
Willing to learn page design software
Proficient in or willing to learn audio editing and uploading
Proficient in or willing to learn broadcast rules and techniques
Is organized and reliable
Is a strong writer, communicator and comfortable with public speaking
Is experienced with coaching and with giving and receiving feedback
Able to remain professional and calm when working with difficult individuals and situations
Is knowledgeable and experienced in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and partners
Served as a member of paid OMN staff for at least 6 months – or – as a volunteer OMN staff for at least 12 months or equivalent
Must complete all elements of the On-Boarding Curriculum before beginning role

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

Strongly Preferred Qualifications:

Had been a paid member of staff of the cohort for at least one term
Had prior attendance and participation in OMN Training Camp
Previous newspaper or media experience

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

P09994SE

Number of Vacancies

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

09/01/2023

Anticipated Appointment End Date

05/31/2024

Posting Date

06/06/2023

Full Consideration Date

08/28/2023

Closing Date

08/28/2023

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
A Cover Letter

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.

By Oregon State University

Oregon State University (OSU) offers about 200 undergraduate and more than 80 graduate degree programs at about a dozen colleges and schools, including nationally recognized programs in engineering, environmental sciences, forestry, and pharmacy. ...

24 jobs

FUNDING

Public

INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

5001-10000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Corvallis, OR

DATE POSTED

July 3, 2023