Video Reporter

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life

Tuition reduction benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Oregon State University’s Orange Media Network is hiring two part-time Video Reporters to cover OSU news for campus audiences. Pitches story ideas, conducts interviews, shoots and edits video, writes scripts, and provides narration for video stories.

Flexible hours, evenings and weekends; employment through the academic year; mentorship to new hires; opportunities to present in studio and share stories on social media; OSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Strong writer, communicator and public speaking skills.
• Willing to learn AP style and SPJ ethics.
• Knowledge of news gathering and fact checking strategies.
• Experience in shooting or editing video is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pitches, accepts and develops story ideas with news value for the OSU community.
• Conduсts research and interviews to produce video news stories with multiple perspectives.
• Remains objective and provides fair coverage; pursues news timely.
• Covers breaking news and edits video between 60 seconds and 1:30 minutes.
• Writes scripts, provides narration, and prepares on-screen graphics.
• Shares stories on social media and may present stories live in studio.

Skills

Video shooting

Video editing

AP style

Public speaking

Strong writing

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Basecamp

Discord

Video editing software

Job description

Department: Orange Media Network

For additional information please contact: Jen Moody at [e-mail]

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.

Job Description

This recruitment will be used to fill up to 2 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Video Reporters for the Orange Media Network at Oregon State University (OSU).

Position Duties

• Pitches, accepts and develops story ideas that have news value for the OSU community.
• Conducts research and necessary interviews to produce thorough video news stories that include multiple relevant perspectives.
• Remains objective and provides fair and accurate coverage.
• Pursues news in a timely fashion.
• Cover breaking news as needed.
• Video reporter is responsible for conducting interviews with sources, shooting and editing video, writing scripts and providing narration for video stories.
• Responsible for editing together news videos between 60 - 1:30, under direction of TV news producer and/or publication editors-in-chief.
• Prepare information for on-screen graphics.
• Shares stories on social media to reach audience.
• May be asked to present their story live in studio.
• May be asked to create horizontal and vertical versions of stories.
• Attends all staff and team meetings, including weekly reporter meeting.
• Participates in critique sessions with producer to make any necessary revisions in style or content.
• Able to act as mentors to new hires.
• Other duties as assigned.

Communication

• Respond to emails, messages, team chats and phone calls the same day, professionally representing OMN.
• Ensuring you are using, checking and responding to project management platform (Basecamp, Discord, etc.).
• Proactively communicates work status with editor(s).
• Notify adviser immediately should any ethical, legal, personnel or controversial problems occur.

Leadership

• Follow all OMN policies and procedures including professionalism and deadlines.
• Ensure designs and content are centered on equitable representation and inclusion, with attention to impact on historically underrepresented and marginalized communities and constituencies.

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). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required Qualifications

• Is knowledgeable of or willing to learn news gathering and fact checking strategies
• Beginner experience shooting or editing video
• Willing to learn AP style and work within 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 experienced with giving and receiving feedback

Working Conditions / Schedule

• Employment is through the academic year.
• May require standing or sitting for extended periods and occasional lifting.
• Hours are flexible and may require working nights or weekends depending on events and news.

Salary Range

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-07-16

Anticipated End Date:

Total Rewards Package

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
• OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Facts about OSU

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide

Locations

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.