Assistant Editor

Full Time
Corvallis, OR 97331
$13.50 an hour
Posted Today
Job description
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) DAMchic Assistant Editor position for the Orange Media Network (OMN) at Oregon State University (OSU).

The DAMchic assistant editor assists the editor in chief in overseeing student-produced content for the print magazine, its website and social media channels.
The DAMchic Assistant Editor employment dates:
Onboarding: May 16 – May 31, 2023
Full Start: Sept. 11, 2023 to May 31, 2024

Pay Rate:
Onboarding: 5 hours per week, $151.50 total during onboarding
Full Start: 10 hours per week, $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 DAMchic’s print, online and social media platforms
  • Regularly update and contribute to online and social media content at least five days per week with stories, photos, interactive features including content at least twice per month that is unique to site
  • Assist in ensuring that all students who submit articles, photos, podcasts, video and social media content receive coaching and feedback prior to publishing, so that they can improve and learn
  • Assist in organizing and conducting three launch campaigns (fall, spring and winter terms), launch parties and outreach events
  • Assist in planning and holding weekly meetings to assign tasks and oversee other magazine activity
  • Assist in ensuring that all students who submit articles receive coaching and feedback prior to publishing, so they can learn and improve
  • Assist as needed in producing print issue and ensuring properly prepared print files are sent to the commercial printer by deadline
  • Help with magazine production and train staff members in production as needed
  • Assist the EIC in hiring, supervising and managing a team of writers, contributing directors and volunteers in accordance with OMN policies and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned by the adviser or editor
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 (Basescamp, Discord, etc.)
  • 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
  • Notify adviser immediately should any ethical, legal, personnel or controversial problems occur
Leadership
  • 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
  • Act professionally at all times
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
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
Preferred (Special) Qualifications Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
P09820SE

Number of Vacancies
1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
05/16/2023

Anticipated Appointment End Date
05/31/2024

Posting Date
05/01/2023

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date
05/22/2023

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


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

OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.
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.
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Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

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