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ASOSU Beat Reporter

Oregon State University

Oregon State University

Marketing & Communications
USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Oct 9, 2025
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Position Information
Job Title ASOSU Beat Reporter
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 one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) student support services for the Experimental Learning/Activities at Oregon State University (OSU).

The ASOSU reporter is responsible for researching, pitching and writing news stories for The Barometer covering student government and the student fee process.
Transferable Skill Development
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:

Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Equity & Inclusion, Technology, Career & Self-Development
Position Duties
  • Attend, report and follow up on ASOSU and SFC meetings. This includes Senate meetings, public hearings, and Student Fee Committee events.
  • Connect and build relationships with ASOSU and SFC officers and professional staff to develop stories. This could include ASOSU president, vice president, senators, advisers and student fee committee members.
  • Meet with student government stakeholders in person or via email, phone or Zoom a minimum of once each week to develop story ideas.
  • Write at least two stories per week for The Barometer. Content should be varied and should include stories such as meeting previews and recaps, explaining legislation, covering elections, profiles, in-depth issues, investigations, breaking news and more.
  • Develop one or more additional story pitches for weekly cohort meetings.
  • Work with photographers and designers to enhance content through photos, graphics and multimedia.
  • Bring information and learning gained from working with individuals and communities to share with The Barometer.
  • Attend all cohort meetings as required by editor(s) in chief; communicate attendance plans in advance.
  • Able to act as mentor to new hires.
  • Provide fair and accurate coverage.
  • Meet deadlines as assigned
  • Participate in readouts with editors to make any necessary revisions in style or content. Communicate any errors and corrections to editor-in-chief.
  • Act in a professional manner at all times and create and maintain collegial working relationships with fellow student leaders and organization members.
  • Other duties as assigned by the editor.
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
  • Has had prior reporting experience
  • Understanding of AP Style
  • Understanding of the SPJ Code of Ethics
  • Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and academic breaks
  • Able to meet deadlines
  • Is a strong writer, communicator and comfortable with public speaking
  • Is organized and reliable
  • Is comfortable 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
  • Had been a paid member of The Barometer or Beaver’s Digest for at least one term
  • Had prior attendance and participation in OMN Training Camp
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P12557SE
Number of Vacancies
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 10/22/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 10/08/2025
Full Consideration Date 10/15/2025
Closing Date 10/17/2025
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:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position

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

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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