Baro ASOSU Beat Reporter

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

OSU Oregon State University’s Orange Media Network is seeking a Baro Beat Reporter for up to 24 hours per week. You will research, pitch and write stories on ASOSU and Student Fee processes, attend meetings, and develop ongoing coverage for The Barometer.

You’ll collaborate with photographers, editors and staff, meet deadlines, mentor new hires, and contribute to diverse, fair coverage of student government and campus issues.

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.

Responsibilities

• Researching, pitching and writing news stories covering student government and the student fee process.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Reporting experience

AP Style

SPJ Ethics

Meet deadlines

Public speaking

Job description

Department: Orange Media Network 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 3. 1 to 3 reporting samples or a link to a portfolio of written work For additional information please contact: Jennifer Moody at [e-mail] 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. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Job Description: This recruitment will be used to fill 1 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Baro Beat Reporter for the Orange Media Network at Oregon State University (OSU). The ASOSU reporter is responsible for researching, pitching and writing news stores covering student government and the student fee process. 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. 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, Professionalism Qualifications: Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-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). 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