Baro ASOSU Beat Reporter

OSU Oregon State University•Corvallis, OR

8d•$16

About The Position

This recruitment will be used to fill 1 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Baro Beat Reporter for the Orange Media Network at Oregon State University (OSU). The ASOSU reporter is responsible for researching, pitching and writing news stores covering student government and the student fee process. Attend, report and follow up on ASOSU and SFC meetings. This includes Senate meetings, public hearings, and Student Fee Committee events. Connect and build relationships with ASOSU and SFC officers and professional staff to develop stories. This could include ASOSU president, vice president, senators, advisers and student fee committee members. Meet with student government stakeholders in person or via email, phone or Zoom a minimum of once each week to develop story ideas. Write at least two stories per week for The Barometer. Content should be varied and should include stories such as meeting previews and recaps, explaining legislation, covering elections, profiles, in-depth issues, investigations, breaking news and more. Develop one or more additional story pitches for weekly cohort meetings. Work with photographers and designers to enhance content through photos, graphics and multimedia. Bring information and learning gained from working with individuals and communities to share with The Barometer. Attend all cohort meetings as required by editor(s) in chief; communicate attendance plans in advance. Able to act as mentor to new hires. Provide fair and accurate coverage. Meet deadlines as assigned Participate in readouts with editors to make any necessary revisions in style or content. Communicate any errors and corrections to editor-in-chief. Act in a professional manner at all times and create and maintain collegial working relationships with fellow student leaders and organization members. Other duties as assigned by the editor. 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

Requirements

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 the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Has had prior reporting experience
Understanding of AP Style
Understanding of the SPJ Code of Ethics
Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and academic breaks
Able to meet deadlines
Is a strong writer, communicator and comfortable with public speaking
Is organized and reliable
Is comfortable with giving and receiving feedback
Able to remain professional and calm when working with difficult individuals and situations
Must complete all elements of onboarding curriculum

Nice To Haves

Had been a paid member of The Barometer or Beaver’s Digest for at least one term
Prior attendance and participation in OMN Training Camp

Responsibilities

Researching, pitching and writing news stories covering student government and the student fee process.
Attend, report and follow up on ASOSU and SFC meetings, including Senate meetings, public hearings, and Student Fee Committee events.
Connect and build relationships with ASOSU and SFC officers and professional staff to develop stories.
Meet with student government stakeholders in person or via email, phone or Zoom a minimum of once each week to develop story ideas.
Write at least two stories per week for The Barometer, including meeting previews and recaps, explaining legislation, covering elections, profiles, in-depth issues, investigations, and breaking news.
Develop one or more additional story pitches for weekly cohort meetings.
Work with photographers and designers to enhance content through photos, graphics and multimedia.
Attend all cohort meetings as required by editor(s) in chief; communicate attendance plans in advance.
Act as a mentor to new hires.
Provide fair and accurate coverage.
Meet deadlines as assigned.
Participate in readouts with editors to make any necessary revisions in style or content.
Communicate any errors and corrections to editor-in-chief.
Act in a professional manner at all times and create and maintain collegial working relationships with fellow student leaders and organization members.
Other duties as assigned by the editor.