Weekend Still Photographer Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter
• If available, please include a link to a portfolio of recent photo work

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

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

This recruitment will be used to fill five part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Photographer positions for Orange Media Network at Oregon State University (OSU). The Photographer is responsible for pitching, researching and photographing stories for The Daily Barometer, Beavers Digest, or DAMchic, including print and online, as required by the editor in-chief of the publications or the OMN Photo Chief.

The Undergraduate Student Support Services Worker performs a variety of work related to the support and enhancement of the quality of student life at the university.

Position Duties:

• Pitches, accepts and delivers photos that either stand alone or accompany content for OMN

• Works with OMN writers to accurately and fully reflect stories of news value to the OSU community

• Provides fair and accurate coverage that represents the story and the people involved

• Suggests story, photo and/or video coverage to enhance story presentation online

• Write accurate captions in AP style

• Attends all staff and team meetings as required by editor(s)-in-chief

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

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 theOffice of International Services(OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required Qualifications:

• Is knowledgeable in photo news gathering and fact-checking strategies

• Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and academic breaks

• Able to meet deadlines

• Is knowledgeable and experienced in building and maintaining relationships with sources, stakeholders, partners, collaborators and the community

Preferred Qualifications:

• Willing to learn AP Style and work within the SPJ Code of Ethics

• Is a strong 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