Orange Media Network (OMN) Beaver's Digest Editor-in-Chief 2025-2026

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 31 Mar 2025

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Orange Media Network (OMN) Beaver's Digest Editor-in-Chief 2025-2026
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Beaver’s Digest Editor-in-Chief position for the Orange Media Network (OMN) at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Beaver’s Digest Editor-in-Chief is responsible for student-produced content for the website, any printed publications and all social media platforms.
Position Duties
Beaver’s Digest Editor-in-Chief Responsibilities
  • Create, assign, edit and update content for website and for digital and/or print publications that tackles a range of topics relevant to lifestyle coverage: student health and wellness, food, campus events, student groups, entertainment and issues with social relevancy
  • Ensure website content is published weekly during the academic year
  • Design and publish at least one magazine per term, working with Creative on page design to participate in all print production work
  • Ensure that all articles have been copyedited for accuracy
  • Work with Marketing, Creative and OSUPC to lead at least one publication promotional event per term, through launch parties or other public outreach
  • Hold weekly cohort meetings with staff and adviser to train, review the week’s strengths and areas for improvement, plan and execute activities for the upcoming week, month and term
  • Build and maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders
  • Grow audience engagement
  • Fully participate in weekly OMN Student Leadership meetings
  • Work to ensure that OMN program content is current, relevant, and consistent with OMN’s mission, vision and policies
  • Manage payroll
  • Other duties as assigned by the adviser


Communication
  • Meet regularly with OMN adviser to go over feedback and areas for improvement
  • Respond to emails, messages, team chats and phone calls the same day, professionally representing OMN
  • Report monthly to the OMN Advisory Board, providing updates, analysis and insightful information on engagement, listeners, staffing, strategies and accolades

Leadership
  • Work 20 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
  • Follow all OMN policies and procedures and hold staff and volunteers to them as well
  • Act professionally
  • Ensure designs and content are centered on equitable representation and inclusion, with attention to impact on historically underrepresented and marginalized communities and constituencies
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
  • Served as a member of paid OMN staff for at least 6 months – or – as a volunteer OMN staff for at least 12 months
  • Knowledgeable in newsgathering, news values and fact checking strategies
  • Knowledgeable of AP Style
  • Knowledgeable of the SPJ Code of Ethics
  • Is a strong writer, communicator
  • Is organized and reliable
  • Is experienced with coaching and with giving and receiving feedback
  • Able to remain professional and calm when working with difficult individuals and situations
  • Is knowledgeable and experienced in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and partners
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Had been a paid member of staff for at least 12 months
  • Had prior attendance and participation in OMN Fall training
  • Capable of effectively using SNOsites, video, Google tools and social media analytics for building audience engagement and creating content for online platforms
  • Comfortable with public speaking
Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P11862SE
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/16/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2026
Posting Date 03/07/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 03/31/2025
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:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Recorded presentation (linked to Google Drive or other site if file is too large to attach)


For additional information please contact: Jennifer Moody at jennifer.moody@oregonstate.edu
Guidelines for recorded presentation
  • Do not exceed 7 minutes
  • Use any method you prefer, including recording a Zoom presentation, a full video, or recorded powerpoint
  • Be as creative as you like but, prioritize your vision for the medium. 
    • How do your goals for your chosen medium align with OMN’s mission statement?
    • What is your vision for the medium?
    • What will you change about the medium? 
    • Don’t spend too much time on your biography, we have your application
    • Don’t think your goals for your chosen medium need to be huge groundbreaking initiatives aimed at technical excellence. You should speak about what you’re passionate about improving and be realistic but optimistic.
  • It is recommended that you schedule a meeting to discuss your vision with OMN advisers Steven Sandberg (TV, FM, Prism), Jennifer Moody (Barometer, DAMchic, Beaver’s Digest), or Velyn Scarborough (Creative Lead, Marketing) prior to submitting your application.

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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