Orange Media Network; OMN Barometer Editor-in-Chief

Orange Media Network (OMN) Barometer Editor-in-Chief  Special Instructions

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

• Resume/Vita
• Cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
• Recorded presentation (linked to Google Drive or other site if file is too large to attach)

Guidelines for recorded presentation:

• Do not exceed 7 minutes
• Use any method you prefer, including recording a Zoom presentation, a full video, or recorded Power Point
• Prioritize your vision and goals for the mediums

For additional information please contact:
Jennifer Moody at jennifer.moody

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

Note:

All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

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• Job Title:
  
  Orange Media Network (OMN) Barometer Editor-in-Chief
• Appointment Type:
  Student Employee
• 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
• Min Hourly Rate: $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
• Max Hourly Rate: $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)

This recruitment will be used to fill three (3) part‑time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Barometer Editor‑in‑Chief positions for the Orange Media Network (OMN) at Oregon State University (OSU). The Baro Editor‑in‑Chief is responsible for all student news operations at OMN, including daily student‑produced content for the website and social media platforms, print editions and occasional special editions of The Baro.

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career‑readiness skills in the primary areas below:

• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Professionalism

• Lead news coverage for all OMN platforms, including developing story ideas/angles, building relationships with sources and determining news values in collaboration with editors and reporters
• Oversee production of print edition, working with staffers, Photo and/or Creative on page design
• Update and oversee  and content for all social media and online platforms
• Attend weekly red‑mark meetings with other editors to review content with adviser
• Cover breaking and other news as needed, including nights, weekends and academic breaks
• Establish a sense of urgency in the news operation and create a breaking news culture to ensure OMN content is timely and relevant
• Ensure that all articles have been copy edited for accuracy
• Make sure print edition meets printer and distribution deadlines
• Hold weekly cohort meetings with staff and adviser to train, review the week’s strengths and areas for improvement, plan and execute activities for the upcoming week, month and term
• Originate and take lead on multimedia projects to tell stories online and on social media, including infographics, timelines, videos, special web pages and other tools to enhance online storytelling
• Build and maintain relationships with team, partners and stakeholders, setting meetings with officials such as the university president, campus security, marketing officials, University Housing and Dining, ASOSU and others shortly after hiring
• Grow audience engagement
• Fully participate in weekly OMN Student Leadership meetings
• Work to ensure that OMN program content is current, relevant, and consistent with OMN’s mission, vision, and policies
• Manage payroll
• Other duties as assigned by the adviser

• Meet regularly with OMN adviser to go over feedback and areas for improvement
• Respond to emails, messages, team chats and phone calls the same day, professionally representing OMN
• Report monthly to the OMN Advisory…