Orange Media Network (OMN) Baro Sports Editor

Job TitleOrange Media Network (OMN) Baro Sports Editor

Appointment TypeStudent Employee

Job LocationCorvallis

Position Appointment Percent100%

Appointment Basis12

Pay MethodHourly

Pay Period16th - 15th of the following month

Pay DateLast 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) Baro Sports Editor for the office Orange Media Network at Oregon State University (OSU).

Summary: The Sports Editor is responsible for student-produced sports content for the newspaper, and social media channels of The Daily Barometer and OMN Sports. The sports chief assigns, coordinates and manages sports coverage, including written stories, highlights and other multimedia content.

The Sports Chief employment dates are as follows:

Full Start: Sept. 8, 2025 - June 15, 2026

Pay Rate:

Full Start: 20 hours per week, $1,316 total during onboarding

Position Duties

Responsibilities:

Coordinate sports coverage by pitching, assigning, covering and editing coverage and determining which stories require photography, video, audio and other multimedia content. Coverage should include features, profiles, investigations and other sports news in addition to game recaps

Assist in Baro sports page design during production days, working closely with Photo in page design and reviewing pages prior to publication

Coordinate radio sports play-by-play broadcasts with FM station manager and assistant sports editor, selecting games to broadcast of KBVR-FM and providing necessary information for broadcasts (schedule must be decided at least one month prior to season)

Regularly update social media platforms and Sports section of with fresh stories, photos, videos and other content

Hold weekly cohort meetings with Sports Cohort staff and adviser to train, review the week's strengths and areas for improvement, plan and execute activities for the uing week, month, and term

Ensure that all articles have been copyedited for accuracy

Ensure all sports assignments accurately represent the story, follow proper ethical guidelines and capture multiple perspectives

Ensure all staffers obtain proper credentials for game coverage in a timely manner

Encourage and create a sense of urgency to ensure sports coverage appears on all platforms, including the and social media platforms, in a timely fashion

Assist with breaking and other news coverage as needed, including nights, weekends and academic breaks

Attend weekly editor meetings and redmark meetings

Build and maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders

Grow audience engagement

Work to ensure that OMN program content is current, relevant, and consistent with OMN's mission, vision, and policies

Act in a professional manner at all times

Communication

Respond to emails, messages, team chats and phone calls the same day, professionally representing OMN

Ensure you are using, checking and responding to project management platform (Basecamp, Discord, etc.)

Work 20 regular in-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

Notify adviser immediately should any ethical, legal, personnel or controversial problems occur

Leadership

Follow all OMN policies and procedures

Act professionally at all times

Ensure designs and content are centered on equitable representation and inclusion, with attention to impact on historically underrepresented and marginalizedmunities and constituencies

Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found : hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

Must be academically enrolled in a high school,munity 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

Knowledgeable in newsgathering, news values and fact-checking strategies

Willing to learn Associated Press Style, particularly for sports, and to work within the SPJ Code of Ethics

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

Isanized and reliable

Is a strong writer,municator andfortable with public speaking

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

Served as a member of paid OMN staff for at least 6 months - or - as a volunteer OMN staff for at least 12 months

Mustplete all elements of the On-Boarding Curriculum before beginning role

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

Had been a paid member of staff for at least 12 months

Had prior attendance and participation in OMN Fall training

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberP12063SE

Number of Vacancies1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date09/08/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date04/29/2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date05/19/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this searchCompetitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

A Resume

A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: Jennifer Moody at jennifer.moodyoregonstate.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 prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval