Position Details Position Information Position TitleBroadside Reporter Part Time Temporary Hourly Non-BenefitedClassification TitleTemporary PT HourlyHourly rate Stipend or Load Unit350 monthly stipendClose DateOpen Until FilledYesOpen Until Filled NotesOpen For 2025-2026 Academic YearPosition TypeEmployee ClassTemporary PT HourlyInstructor StatusNot applicableOvertime EligibleNon-ExemptFLSA StatusCampus LocationBendPrimary PurposeTo research report write edit and promote news andor opinion content for The Broadside news organizations website social media channels and special print editions. To inform the audiences of The Broadside through accurate thorough complete timely content created specifically for The Broadside.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesReport and write two stories per week for The Broadside. Stories are to be presented to andor assigned by the NewsOpinion Editor or Editor-in-Chief and are not self-assigned without approval.Conduct interviews of students staff faculty local officials and spokespeople and members of the public in an effort to inform educate and entertain readers of The Broadside.Select and pursue stories with The Broadsides key target audiences in mind thinking beyond what Bend students are interested in overall and instead pursuing stories that speak to the specific interests wants and needs of students staff and faculty in Bend Redmond La Pine and Madras as identified and constantly evaluated by The Broadside.Be an advocate for the role and efforts of The Broadside on and off campus and display professional and respectful conduct when acting as a representative of the publication.Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.Department SpecificKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesIndividuals must possess these knowledge skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform these essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.Knowledge of the field of journalism especially in an online news environment and familiar with consuming news from various sources.Write and self-edit using conventions of AP Style.Skill in the operation of modern office equipment software systems and standard office equipment internet searches Microsoft applications Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint and systems or software unique to the assigned area.Skill in problem-solving multi-tasking and time management.Ability to communicate effectively with public COCC staff students third party service providers and others.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using English language with or without the use of auxiliary aids or an interpreter.Ability to develop cooperative working relationships with people including news sources from different cultural backgrounds and other aspects of human diversity.Willingness and ability to travel to off-site locations and branch campus as required.Ergonomic RequirementsWork hours are determined by the supervisor and vary based on business needs and locations. Position assignments may be assigned an alternate schedule to service the campus needs. Work is performed typically indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to sit or stand at workstation for extended periods. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit use hands and fingers handle or feel objects tools or controls reach with hands and arms. Requires near visual acuity to read written materials write and read computer screens. Requires sufficient hearing and speech ability for ordinary telephonic conversations. Occasional lifting up to 25lbs. All individuals are required to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.Minimum RequirementsCurrently enrolled at Central Oregon Community College in at least 6 credits and registered for J-215 Publications Lab 1 credit each quarter while employed with The Broadside.Experience with and or training on AP Style as it applies to journalistic writing and publication.Experience and or training on Google Sheets for content planning.Demonstrated knowledge of online tools and platforms including website content management systems.Experience with online social media platforms including Facebook Instagram and Snapchat.Equivalency StatementThe College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.Preferred QualificationsAccess to reliable transportation to commute to and from assignments that may take place on or off campus or at campuses in La Pine Madras or Redmond.Current demonstrated experience with AP Style as it applies to journalistic writing and publication.Experience with WordPress content management system.EEO StatementThe goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age disability sex marital status national origin ethnicity color race religion sexual orientation gender identity genetic information citizenship status veteran or military status pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1 N-2 or N-3.In support of COCCs EEO statement bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk . What is your highest level of education No High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED Professional Certification or License not a degree Associates Degree Bachelors Degree in ProgressBachelors Degree Masters Degree In ProgressMasters Degree Ph.D. in ProgressPh.D.J.D.M.D.Other Doctorate Level Degree We recognize the value of skills knowledge and experience gained outside of formal education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum education andor experience requirements but possess other qualifications or experience they feel are equivalent are encouraged to apply. Check the applicable boxes below and explain in the next question why your educationexperience should be considered equivalent. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team. You will not be automatically eliminated by our recruitment software based on the box or boxes you check as we are committed to a fair and thorough evaluation process. I meet all minimum requirements education and experience listed for this position.I do not meet the minimum education degree requirements.My degree is not in the required stated areas.I have less than the minimum years experience in the areas required. As a follow up to the previous question explain how your educationexperience should be considered equivalent to the minimum requirements. If you feel you meet all the stated minimum requirements please put NA. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team. You will not be automatically eliminated by our recruitment software based on your response as we are committed to a fair and thorough evaluation process. Open Ended Question In support of COCCs commitment to diversity equity and inclusion bilingual fluency in English and another language is considered a plus Please list any languages other than English in which you are fluent read and write Open Ended Question Are you a U.S. military veteran COCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. To receive veterans preference in this recruitment process you must upload your DD214 and 215 215 if applicable or certification that you expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status as supporting documentation. You will have the opportunity to upload the documents in the next step of this application process. Yes I am a veteranNo I am not a veteran If you have identified yourself as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran by submitting your DD214 and DD215 if applicable forms as proof of veteran status please describe any transferable skills earned during your military service that you feel relate to the requirementspreferences of this position. Open Ended Question COCC employees must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed. Are you or will you be residing in the state of Oregon by the start date of this position YesNo The College CANNOT provide support or sponsorship of any type for visa applications and related paperwork for employment purposes. To be considered applicants must already be authorized to begin work in the United States be able to arrive in the country and maintain work eligibility without the Colleges sponsorship or support. Are you currently or will you be authorized to begin work in the United States able to arrive and able to maintain work eligibility without the Colleges sponsorship or support by the positions start date Yes I am already or will be authorized to begin work in the United States able to arrive and able to maintain work eligibility without the Colleges sponsorship or support by the positions start date.No. Background checks are required for all employees of COCC. Should an offer of employment be made to you and accepted by you you will receive an email from COCC HireRight Screening requesting your consent and basic information to complete the check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of the criminal background check. Confirmed findings on a criminal background check will not automatically disqualify you from being hired into a position. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering the job responsibilities and other risk factors. Additional information regarding COCCs criminal history check policy can be found online in the General Procedures Manual Section HR-2-1. Please indicate here if you will provide consent to the criminal history check when requested by the College Yes I will provide my consent when requestedNo I will not provide my consent when requestedApplicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsResumeVitaeCover LetterOptional DocumentsUS Military DD 214