DAMchic Student Contributing Director

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

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

This recruitment will be used to fill five part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) DAMchic Contributing Director positions for Orange Media Network at Oregon State University (OSU). The DAMchic Contributing Director is responsible for pitching content ideas directing photoshoots and writing stories for the print issues website and social media platforms of DAMchic Magazine.

Position Duties

• Pitches accepts develops and writes stories have news value for the OSU community
• Conducts research and necessary interviews to produce full stories with at least three relevant sources and a minimum length of 400 words
• Directs photoshoots that accompany stories including leading and organizing photoshoots effectively coordinating with models photographers makeup artists and clothing stores
• 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
• Suggests photo and/or video coverage to enhance story presentation online
• Shares stories on social media to reach audience
• Attends all staff meetings as required by the editor-in-chief
• Grow audience engagement
• Other duties as assigned by the editor

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 this position students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

• Communication Critical Thinking Professionalism

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: be academically enrolled in a high school community college or university and pursuing a program or course of study

*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 theOffice of International Services(OIS) and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required

• Is knowledgeable in news gathering news values and fact checking strategies
• Willing to learn Associated Press Style and work within the SPJ Code of Ethics
• Willing to work flexible hours as needed to complete assignments
• Able to meet deadlines
• Is a strong writer and communicator and comfortable with directing models and photographers and interacting with sources
• Is organized and reliable
• Is comfortable giving and receiving feedback
• Able to remain professional and calm when working with difficult individuals and situations
• Must complete all elements on On-Boarding Curriculum