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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Broadside Photographer (Part Time, Temporary Hourly, Non-Benefited)
Classification Title
Temporary PT Hourly
Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit
$350 monthly stipend
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Open Until Filled Notes
Open For 2025-2026 Academic Year
Position Type/Employee Class
Temporary PT Hourly
Instructor Status
Not applicable
Overtime Eligible
Non-Exempt
FLSA Status
Campus Location
Bend
Primary Purpose
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.
Minimum Requirements

• 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.