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Orange Media Network - Student Engineer 2026-2027

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, United States


Position Summary
This recruitment is to fill two part‑time (up to 24 hours per week) student engineer positions for the Orange Media Network at Oregon State University. The Student Engineer will provide technical support for Orange Media Network’s KBVR TV and Radio operations, working with integrated systems and equipment, and assisting with training, troubleshooting, and production support.

Employment Terms

Dates: September 8, 2026 – June 15, 2027

Hours: 10–15 hours per week, average $16.30 per hour

Location: Oregon State University, Orange Media Network

Pay Method: Hourly, paid monthly from 16th – 15th of following month, last working day of the month

Benefits: Participation in OSU skill‑development program

Responsibilities

Basic maintenance and repair of audio and video equipment under supervision

Support technical needs for TV, FM, and other multimedia productions (setup, takedown, operations, assistance)

Basic facility support (cleaning, equipment storage, organization)

Acquire, manipulate, convert, and store analog, digital, and computer‑based audio and video formats

Perform video or audio editing as needed or as skill allows

Participate in studio clean‑up each term

Other duties as assigned by the adviser

Qualifications

Knowledge of live studio production and field production

Ability to create video or audio content

Understanding of legal regulations and ethical principles guiding television and video

Organized and reliable

Comfortable giving and receiving feedback

Maintains professionalism and calmness in difficult situations

Academic Eligibility

Currently enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study

Meets academic standing requirements; not on academic suspension

Minimum enrollment: High school: enrolled in school or homeschooling; Undergraduate & post‑baccalaureate: 6 credit hours per term; Undergraduate international: 12 credit hours per term; Graduate: 5 credit hours per term; Graduate international: 9 credit hours per term. (International students may have reduced course loads with OIS approval.)

Employment Conditions

Mandatory communication: respond to emails, messages, and phone calls the same day

Provide immediate notification of ethical or legal issues

Maintain office hours weekly for Orange Media Network at least half during business hours (8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday)

Follow all OMN policies and procedures

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

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