Orange Media Network (OMN) Photo Editor Job at Oregon State University in Corval
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, United States
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Orange Media Network (OMN) Photo Editor 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 two (2) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Photo Editor for the Orange Media Network (OMN) at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Photo Editor is responsible for working in collaboration with OMN's various mediums to create and produce photographic content for use in print and online publications.
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:
Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Leadership
Position Duties
Photo Editor Responsibilities
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
Additional Required Qualifications
The Photo Editor employment dates are as follows:
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P12883SE
Number of Vacancies
2
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:
• A Resume
• A Cover Letter
• Portfolio
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.
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
Position Information
Job Title
Orange Media Network (OMN) Photo Editor 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 two (2) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Photo Editor for the Orange Media Network (OMN) at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Photo Editor is responsible for working in collaboration with OMN's various mediums to create and produce photographic content for use in print and online publications.
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:
Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Leadership
Position Duties
Photo Editor Responsibilities
- Find, coordinate and assign photo assignments to photographers for The Daily Barometer, OMN magazines and websites; coach photographers to pitch their own ideas, choose and edit their best photos
- Edit photos using editing software
- Ensure all photos have accurate and engaging captions written in Associated Press style
- Hold weekly cohort meetings with Photography 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
- Ensure all photo assignments accurately represent the story and follow proper ethical guidelines
- Compile and post photo galleries online on a regular basis on website(s) and social media platforms
- Ensure photos are properly archived, organized by term and subject, including date, place, photographer and other caption information
- Assist mediums with production of physical products, reviewing pages and photo placement, and ensuring photo caption information is accurate and complete before publication
- Assist with breaking and other news coverage as needed, including nights, weekends and academic breaks
- Attend weekly redmark meetings with Baro staff to review photographic content with adviser
- Attend weekly editor meetings
- 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
- 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
- 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 self and all staff accountable to them
- 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
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*
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
- Have working knowledge of digital cameras and basic photojournalism skills
- Knowledgeable in newsgathering, news values and fact-checking strategies
- Willing to learn AP style and work within the SPJ Code of Ethics
- Proficient in photo editing software
- Is organized and reliable
- Is a strong communicator and comfortable 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
- Had been a paid member of staff for at least 12 months
- Had prior attendance and participation in OMN Fall training
- Experience with InDesign or other page creation tools
The Photo Editor employment dates are as follows:
- Onboarding: April 16 -June 15, 2026
- Summer term: June 16 - Sept 8, 2026
- Full Start: Sept. 3, 2026 - June 15, 2027
- Onboarding: 5 hours per week, $336/mo
- Full Start: 20 hours per week, $1,344/mo
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P12883SE
Number of Vacancies
2
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:
• A Resume
• A Cover Letter
• Portfolio
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.
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