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Orange Media Network (OMN) Photo Editor 2026-2027

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, United States


Orange Media Network (OMN) Photo Editor 2026-2027 Please see Special Instructions for more details. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

For additional information please contact:

Jennifer Moody

at jennifer.moody@oregonstate.edu

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Position Information

Job Title: Orange Media Network (OMN) Photo Editor 2026-2027

Appointment Type: Student Employee

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

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)

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

Communication

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

Leadership

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

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.

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

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

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

Working Conditions / Work Schedule The Photo Editor employment dates are as follows:

Full Start: Sept. 3, 2026 – June 15, 2027

Pay Rate:

Onboarding: 5 hours per week, $336/mo

Full Start: 20 hours per week, $1,344/mo

Posting Number Posting Number P12883SE

Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Please indicate if you would like to be considered for summer 2026, academic year, or both. (Open Ended Question)

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