Position Details Req ID: req17252 Position Title: Student Media Newsroom Adviser Position Type: Staff Full-Time Position Number: 534239 OSU Campus: Stillwater Department: Ocollegian Location Address: 106 Paul Miller, Stillwater, OK 74078 USA Hiring Supervisor: Max Andrews Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding): 59,700.00 - 69,400.00, Salary Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary: The O'Colly Newsroom Advisor is responsible for providing guidance and support to students involved in journalism and media activities at Oklahoma State University. This role involves mentoring students, overseeing news content production, and ensuring the newsroom operates professionally. Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 professional references by March 3, 2024. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Education & Experience Position Qualifications: Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree journalism, Communications, or a related field and ten years of journalism experience, preferably with a newspaper or online publication background.

Additional required skills, knowledge, and proficiencies include:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively mentor and guide student journalists. A solid understanding of media law, ethics, and best practices in journalism. Familiarity with digital media tools, desktop publishing software, and online newspaper publishing platforms. A genuine interest in supporting the educational and professional development of students in journalism. Advanced knowledge of Internet publishing software and content management systems, including popular blogging systems. Excellent print/web writing, web editing, interface design and web production skills. Employee must carry a cell phone and be available by phone call or text message after hours. Willingness to invest time outside regular working hours to support the newspaper and television staff, attend events, and fulfill the role's responsibilities.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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