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Orange Media Network (OMN) Summer Copy Editor 2025 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 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected statuses. 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) Summer Copy Editor 2025 Appointment Type: Student Employee Job Location: [Specify location] Position Appointment Percent: 100% Appointment Basis: 12 months Pay Method: Hourly Pay Period: 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date: Last working day of the month Min Hourly Rate: $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate: $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro) Position Summary This recruitment will fill one (1) part-time (up to 24 hours/week) Summer Copy Editor position for OMN at Oregon State University (OSU). The Summer Copy Editor collaborates with OMN editors to proofread and edit all written content for print and online platforms, including The Daily Barometer, Beaver’s Digest, Prism, DAMchic, blogs, orangemedianetwork.com, marketing, and social media posts. The employment dates are: Start: June 16, 2025 End: September 8, 2025 Pay rate: 10 hours/week, $638/month Responsibilities include: Fact-checking, copyediting, and proofreading for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and AP Style across all OMN publications Covering and editing breaking news and sports, including nights and weekends Reviewing contributors’ notes and recordings for accuracy Attending weekly meetings with the adviser Participating in production as needed Responding promptly to emails, messages, and calls Using Basecamp for project management Reporting ethical, legal, or personnel issues immediately Following OMN policies and maintaining professionalism Ensuring content promotes equitable representation and inclusion Qualifications: Enrolled in high school, community college, or university Meet academic standing requirements (e.g., 6 credit hours for undergraduates, etc.) Additional qualifications include: Knowledge of fact-checking strategies Willingness to learn AP Style and adhere to SPJ Code of Ethics Flexibility to work nights and weekends Strong writing, communication, and public speaking skills Organized and reliable Ability to handle feedback professionally Completion of On-Boarding Curriculum Preferred qualifications include prior experience as a paid OMN writer, participation in OMN training, and knowledge of AP Style. Work Conditions & Schedule Posting Number: P12078SE Vacancies: 1 Start Date: 06/16/2025 End Date: 09/08/2025 Posting Date: 04/30/2025 Application Deadline: 05/19/2025 Recruitment Method Open to all qualified students Additional Instructions When applying, attach the required electronic documents. For more info, contact Jennifer Moody at jennifer.moody@oregonstate.edu. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected statuses. OSU will review the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Note: All offers contingent upon HR approval Supplemental Questions Required fields marked with an asterisk (*). OSU complies with the Jeanne Clery Act; the security report can be requested via email. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oregon State University

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