Multimedia Campus News Photographer & Visual Storyteller

CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITY CLG

Bend (OR)

Hybrid

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Central Oregon Community College's The Broadside seeks a student photographer to enhance its digital presence by creating original, high-quality images for the website, social media, and print editions.

You will complete 2-3 photo assignments weekly, collaborate with student reporters, and adapt to varied schedules while maintaining professional conduct as a representative of the publication. Experience with Photoshop and Adobe CC is preferred, with AP style caption writing encouraged.

Qualifications

Knowledge of journalism and online news environments.
Technical editing/photo equipment knowledge; experience editing photos/videos.
Ability to write and self-edit photo captions using AP Style.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint in newsroom context.
Strong problem-solving, multitasking and time management.
Clear written and spoken communication with diverse audiences.
Willingness to travel to off-site locations as needed.

Responsibilities

Complete 2–3 photo assignments weekly for stories and a standalone photo gallery.
Collaborate with student reporters to plan visual content for stories.
Maintain flexibility to meet scheduling needs and deadlines.
Perform other duties supporting The Broadside's objective.
Advocate for The Broadside and represent the publication professionally.

Skills

Photo editing

AP Style captions

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Digital media

Education

Currently enrolled at COCC in 6+ credits

J-215 Publications Lab (1 credit)

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe Photoshop

Google Sheets

Job description

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To enhance The Broadside news organization content by creating original high-quality digital images for The Broadside’s website, social media platforms and in special print editions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Complete 2-3 photo assignments for accompanying stories and one standalone photo gallery, or some combination of assignments and galleries of a similar amount per week for The Broadside’s website, social media channels and occasional print editions; assignments include primarily high-quality digital photographs and occasional video.
Work collaboratively with student reporters to ensure visual content is created for accompanying stories.
Maintain flexibility to accommodate various schedules, appointments and other time constraints that come up through the course of reporting for an assignment.
Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
Be an advocate for the role and efforts of The Broadside on and off campus and display professional and respectful conduct when acting as a representative of the publication.

Department Specific

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform these essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

Knowledge of the field of journalism, especially in an online news environment, and familiarity consuming news from various sources.
Technical knowledge of editing and photo equipment. Experience editing photos and videos.
Ability to write and self-edit photo captions using conventions of AP Style.
Skill in the operation of modern office equipment, software systems and standard office equipment, internet searches, Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and systems or software unique to news production.
Skill in problem-solving, multi-tasking, and time management.
Ability to communicate effectively with public, COCC staff, students, third party service providers and others.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using English language with or without the use of auxiliary aids or an interpreter.
Ability to develop cooperative working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds and other aspects of human diversity.
Willingness and ability to travel to off-site locations and branch campus, as required.

Ergonomic Requirements

Work hours are determined by the supervisor and vary based on business needs and locations. Position assignments may be assigned an alternate schedule to service the campus needs. Work is performed typically indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to sit or stand at workstation for extended periods. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms. Requires near visual acuity to read written materials, write and read computer screens. Requires sufficient hearing and speech ability, for ordinary telephonic conversations. Occasional lifting up to 25lbs. All individuals are required to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Currently enrolled at Central Oregon Community College in at least 6 credits and registered for J-215: Publications Lab (1 credit) each quarter while employed with The Broadside.
Experience with retouch, resize and enhance images as needed using Photoshop or other photography software.
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Experience with or training on Google Sheets for content planning.
Experience with or training on AP Style as it applies to journalistic writing and publication.

Equivalency Statement

The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.

Preferred Qualifications

Access to reliable transportation to commute to and from assignments that may take place on or off campus or at campuses in Bend, Prineville, Madras or Redmond.
Current demonstrated experience with AP Style as it applies to journalistic writing and publication.
Experience with graphic design.
Experience with WordPress content management system.

EEO Statement

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.

This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.

In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is your highest level of education?
- No High School Diploma or GED
- High School Diploma or GED
- Professional Certification or License (not a degree)
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree in Progress
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree In Progress
- Masters Degree
- Ph.D. in Progress
- Ph.D.
- J.D.
- M.D.
- Other Doctorate Level Degree
* We recognize the value of skills, knowledge, and experience gained outside of formal education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum education and/or experience requirements but possess other qualifications or experience they feel are equivalent are encouraged to apply. Check the applicable box(es) below and explain in the next question why your education/experience should be considered equivalent. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team. You will not be automatically eliminated by our recruitment software based on the box or boxes you check, as we are committed to a fair and thorough evaluation process.
- I meet all minimum requirements (education and experience) listed for this position.
- I do not meet the minimum education degree requirement(s).
- My degree is not in the required stated area(s).
- I have less than the minimum years' experience in the area(s) required.
* As a follow up to the previous question, explain how your education/experience should be considered equivalent to the minimum requirements. If you feel you meet all the stated minimum requirements, please put N/A. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team. You will not be automatically eliminated by our recruitment software based on your response, as we are committed to a fair and thorough evaluation process.
(Open Ended Question)

In support of COCC’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, bilingual fluency in English and another language is considered a plus: Please list any languages other than English in which you are fluent (read and write)
(Open Ended Question)

* COCC employees must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed. Are you, or will you be residing in the state of Oregon by the start date of this position?
- Yes
- No
* Are you a U.S. military veteran? COCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. To receive veterans' preference in this recruitment process, you must upload your DD214 and 215 (215 if applicable) or certification that you expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status as supporting documentation. You will have the opportunity to upload the document(s) in the next step of this application process.
- Yes, I am a veteran
- No, I am not a veteran
If you have identified yourself as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran by submitting your DD214 and DD215 (if applicable) form(s) as proof of veteran status, please describe any transferable skills earned during your military service that you feel relate to the requirements/preferences of this position.
(Open Ended Question)

* The College CANNOT provide support or sponsorship of any type for visa applications and related paperwork for employment purposes. To be considered, applicants must already be authorized to begin work in the United States, be able to arrive in the country, and maintain work eligibility without the College’s sponsorship or support. Are you currently, or will you be, authorized to begin work in the United States, able to arrive, and able to maintain work eligibility without the College’s sponsorship or support by the position’s start date?
- Yes, I am already or will be authorized to begin work in the United States, able to arrive, and able to maintain work eligibility without the College’s sponsorship or support by the position’s start date.
- No.
* Background checks are required for all employees of COCC. Should an offer of employment be made to you and accepted by you, you will receive an email from COCC / HireRight Screening requesting your consent and basic information to complete the check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of the criminal background check. Confirmed findings on a criminal background check will not automatically disqualify you from being hired into a position. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering the job responsibilities and other risk factors. Additional information regarding COCC’s criminal history check policy can be found online in the General Procedures Manual, Section HR-2-1. Please indicate here if you will provide consent to the criminal history check when requested by the College
- Yes, I will provide my consent when requested
- No, I will not provide my consent when requested

Required Documents