Orange Media Network (OMN) Reporter 2025-2026

Oregon State University

Oregon State University

Marketing & Communications
Corvallis, OR, USA
USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Jul 10, 2025
Position Information
Job Title Orange Media Network (OMN) Reporter 2025-2026
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 $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)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill multiple part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Reporter for the office, Orange Media Network at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Reporter is responsible for pitching, researching, and writing/creating multimedia stories for The Daily Barometer, Beaver’s Digest, or DAMchic, including print and online, as required by the editor-in-chief of the publications.
Full start: Sept. 8, 2025, through the academic year
Pay Rate: $56 for standard stories, 400-600+ words, 3+ sources/perspectives
Transferable Skill Development
Position Duties
Responsibilities:
  • Print Contributor/Reporter/Multimedia Reporter Responsibilities
  • Pitches, accepts as assigned and develops story ideas that have news value for the OSU community
  • Conducts research and necessary interviews to produce full stories with relevant sources of at least 400 words[JM1]
  • Remains objective and provides fair and accurate coverage
  • Meets deadlines as assigned
  • Participates in readouts with editors to make any necessary revisions in style or content
  • 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
  • Attends all staff and team meetings as required by editor(s)-in-chief
  • Able to act as mentors to new hires
  • Other duties as assigned
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 (Basecamp, 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 designs and content are centered on equitable representation and inclusion, with attention to impact on historically underrepresented and marginalized communities and constituencies
Minimum Qualifications
  • 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 of or willing to learn news gathering and fact checking strategies
  • Willing to learn AP style and work within the SPJ Code of Ethics
  • Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and academic breaks
  • Able to meet deadline
  • Is a strong writer, communicator and comfortable with public speaking
  • Is organized and reliable
  • Is experienced with giving and receiving feedback
  • Able to remain professional and calm when working with difficult individuals and situations
  • Must complete all elements of onboarding curriculum
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P12098SE
Number of Vacancies 20
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/08/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 05/03/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 10/15/2025
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:
● A Resume
● A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: Jennifer Moody at jeniffer.moody@oregonstate.edu

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