Orange Media Network; OMN Photo Editor

Orange Media Network (OMN) Photo Editor  Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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For additional information please contact:
Jennifer Moody dy

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Job Title Orange Media Network (OMN) Photo Editor

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 $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 two (2) part‑time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Photo Editor for the Orange Media Network (OMN) at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Photo Editor is responsible for working in collaboration with OMN’s various mediums to create and produce photographic content for use in print and online publications.

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, Teamwork, Leadership

• Find, coordinate and assign photo assignments to photographers for The Daily Barometer, OMN magazines and websites; coach photographers to pitch their own ideas, choose and edit their best photos
• Edit photos using editing software
• Ensure all photos have accurate and engaging captions written in Associated Press style
• Hold weekly cohort meetings with Photography 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
• Ensure all photo assignments accurately represent the story and follow proper ethical guidelines
• Compile and post photo galleries online on a regular basis on website(s) and social media platforms
• Ensure photos are properly archived, organized by term and subject, including date, place, photographer and other caption information
• Assist mediums with production of physical products, reviewing pages and photo placement, and ensuring photo caption information is accurate and complete before publication
• Assist with breaking and other news coverage as needed, including nights, weekends and academic breaks
• Attend weekly redmark meetings with Baro staff to review photographic content with adviser
• Attend weekly editor meetings
• Build and maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders
• 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

• Work 20 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 and hold self and all staff accountable to them
• Act professionally
• Ensure designs and content are centered on equitable representation and inclusion, with attention to impact on historically underrepresented and marginalized communities and constituencies
• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or…