DAMchic Student Contributing Director

Department:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
● A Resume
● A Cover Letter
For additional information please contact: Jennifer Moody at Moodyjen@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
Job Description:
This recruitment will be used to fill five part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) DAMchic Contributing Director positions for Orange Media Network at Oregon State University (OSU). The DAMchic Contributing Director is responsible for pitching content ideas, directing photoshoots, and writing stories for the print issues, website and social media platforms of DAMchic Magazine.
Position Duties
Pitches, accepts, develops and writes stories have news value for the OSU community
Conducts research and necessary interviews to produce full stories with at least three relevant sources and a minimum length of 400 words
Directs photoshoots that accompany stories, including leading and organizing photoshoots, effectively coordinating with models, photographers, makeup artists and clothing stores
Remains objective and provides fair and accurate coverage
Meets deadlines as assigned
Participates in readouts with editors to make any necessary revisions in style or content
Suggests photo and/or video coverage to enhance story presentation online
Shares stories on social media to reach audience
Attends all staff meetings as required by the editor-in-chief
Grow audience engagement
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
Qualifications:
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.
Required
Is knowledgeable in news gathering, news values and fact checking strategies
Willing to learn Associated Press Style and work within the SPJ Code of Ethics
Willing to work flexible hours as needed to complete assignments
Able to meet deadlines
Is a strong writer and communicator and comfortable with directing models and photographers and interacting with sources
Is organized and reliable
Is comfortable giving and receiving feedback
Able to remain professional and calm when working with difficult individuals and situations
Must complete all elements on On-Boarding Curriculum
Working Conditions/Schedule:
Salary Range:
Anticipated Start Date:2026-10-16
Anticipated End Date: