Orange Media Network (OMN) Copy Editor 2022 -2023
Full Time
Corvallis, OR 97331
Posted
Job description
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Copy Editor for the Orange Media Network at Oregon State University (OSU).
The copy editor is responsible for collaborating with the editors of all OMN publications to proofread and edit all written content for print and online.
The copy editor is responsible for collaborating with the editors of all OMN publications to proofread and edit all written content for print and online.
The copy editor ensures student staff members and volunteers are held to the highest ethical and professional standards and practices. The copy editor builds others up through mentoring, coaching and supporting.
The copy editor follows OMN policies and procedures while advancing Orange Media Network’s reputation for excellence as a welcoming, engaging and inclusive organization.
Onboarding: 5 hours per week, $75 total during onboarding
Full Start: Averages approximately 10 hours per week, $606 per month
NOTE
: All positions and hours remain contingent on funding availability for the 2022-2023 academic year
Position Duties
Copy Editor Responsibilities
- Proofreads, copy edits and fact checks written work intended for print and/or online publication by Orange Media Network, including The Daily Barometer, Beaver’s Digest, Prism, DAMchic, blogs, Orangemedianetwork.com, marketing and/or social media posts
- Checks all written work for grammar, punctuation, spelling and Associated Press (AP) style
- Works in the OMN newsroom on Sundays to edit and fact check print publication
- Assists in covering and copyediting breaking news and sports as needed, including nights, weekends and academic breaks
- Review contributors’ notes and make necessary accuracy checking phone calls before publication
- Attend weekly red mark meetings with adviser to review and evaluate print publication of The Daily Barometer
- Attends production as deemed necessary by EiC
- Grow audience engagement
- Work to ensure that OMN program content is current, relevant, and consistent with OMN’s mission, vision, and policies
- Ensure that you complete all OMN surveys and meet all deadlines
- Act in a professional manner at all times and create and maintain collegial working relationships with fellow student leaders, organization members, sources, stakeholders, partners, collaborators and the community
- Other duties as assigned by the adviser
Communication
- Respond to emails, messages, team chats and phone calls the same day, professionally representing OMN
- Notify adviser immediately should any ethical, legal, personnel or controversial problems occur.
Leadership
- Be accountable to your position descriptions and expectations, and publicly acknowledge and celebrate accomplishment and growth at all levels of the organization
- Be an enthusiastic leader and representative of OMN
- Lead critique and coach others to be their best
- Work to create an inclusive and welcoming culture of celebration and perseverance
- Ensure designs and content are centered on equitable representation and inclusion, with attention to impact on historically excluded communities and constituencies
- Attendance must be reliable and punctual
Policies and Procedures
- Follow all OMN policies and procedures and hold all staff and volunteers to all OMN policies and procedures
- Be a collaborator with fellow OMN leaders in the shared use of facilities and equipment
- Be good stewards of OMN resources by ensuring that OMN equipment is only used for OMN work
- Alert professional staff immediately on issues with equipment
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.
- Exceptional written communication skills
- Is knowledgeable in fact checking strategies
- Is knowledgeable or willing to learn Associated Press (AP) Style
- Is knowledgeable of or willing to learn SPJ Code of Ethics
- Is knowledgeable of or willing to learn InDesign
- Able to work flexible hours including weekends
- Is a strong writer, communicator and comfortable with public speaking
- Is organized and reliable
- Is comfortable giving and receiving feedback
- Able to remain professional and calm when working with difficult individuals and situations
- Is adaptable to a changing environment. Due to ongoing COVID-19 response needs, some responsibilities in this position description may need to be adjusted to comply with evolving health and safety expectations that are unknown at the time of this posting. Examples may include studio and other facility use, social distancing requirements, and the need to conduct work remotely or on-site.
- Must complete all elements on On-Boarding Curriculum
- The student worker may be required to work up to an approximate 20 hours per week
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P09323SE
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
12/23/2022
Anticipated Appointment End Date
05/31/2023
Posting Date
11/14/2022
Full Consideration Date
12/09/2022
Closing Date
12/09/2022
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
For additional information please contact:
Jennifer Moody at jennifer.moody@oregonstate.edu
OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit
https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.
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.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
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