Orange Media Network DAMchic Editor-in-Chief 2026-2027

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 6 days ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 31 Mar 2026

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Orange Media Network DAMchic Editor-in-Chief 2026-2027
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 $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) DAMchic Editor-in-Chief for the Orange Media Network (OMN) at Oregon State University (OSU).
The DAMchic Editor-in-Chief is responsible for overseeing all student-produced content for the DAMchic print magazine, its website and all social media platforms.
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, Leadership, Professionalism
Position Duties
DAMchic Editor-in-Chief Responsibilities
  • Create, assign, edit and update fresh stories, videos and other content to post on DAMchic website and social media platforms, with a focus on fashion news, profiles, features, investigations and local happenings
  • Hold weekly cohort meetings with DAMchic 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
  • Design and publish one magazine per term, working with Creative on page design to participate in all print production work
  • Ensure new website content is published weekly during the academic year
  • Work with Marketing, Creative and OSUPC to lead at least one publication promotional event per term, through launch parties or other public outreach
  • Ensure that all articles have been copyedited for accuracy
  • 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, staffing, strategies and accolades

Collaboration
  • 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: 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.
Additional Required Qualifications
  • Served as a member of paid OMN staff for at least 6 months – or – as volunteer OMN staff for at least 12 months
  • Willing to learn AP style and work within the SPJ Code of Ethics
  • Is a strong writer and 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
  • Knowledgeable in newsgathering, news values and fact checking strategies
  • 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
The DAMchic Editor-in-Chief employment dates are:
  • Onboarding: April 16 – June 15, 2026
  • Partial Summer Start: Aug. 15-Sept. 3, 2026


· Full Start: Sept. 3, 2026 – June 15, 2027
Pay Rate:
· Onboarding: 5 hours per week, $336 per month
· Summer Start: 10 hours per week, 3 weeks, $1,008 total
· Full Start: 20 hours per week, $1,344 per month

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P12874SE
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 04/16/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2027
Posting Date 03/07/2026
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 03/31/2026
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:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
3. Recorded Presentation (linked to Google Drive or other site if file is too large to attach)
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
  • Prioritize your vision and goals for the mediums


For additional information please contact: Jennifer Moody at jennifer.moody@oregonstate.edu
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.
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