Primary Purpose
To enhance The Broadside news organization content by creating original high-quality digital images for The Broadside’s website, social media platforms and in special print editions.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Complete 2-3 photo assignments for accompanying stories and one standalone photo gallery, or some combination of assignments and galleries of a similar amount per week for The Broadside’s website, social media channels and occasional print editions; assignments include primarily high-quality digital photographs and occasional video. Work collaboratively with student reporters to ensure visual content is created for accompanying stories. Maintain flexibility to accommodate various schedules, appointments and other time constraints that come up through the course of reporting for an assignment. Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position. 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.
Minimum Requirements
Currently 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 retouch, resize and enhance images as needed using Photoshop or other photography software. Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Experience with or training on Google Sheets for content planning. Experience with or training on AP Style as it applies to journalistic writing and publication.
Preferred Qualifications
Access to reliable transportation to commute to and from assignments that may take place on or off campus or at campuses in Bend, Prineville, Madras or Redmond. Current demonstrated experience with AP Style as it applies to journalistic writing and publication. Experience with graphic design. Experience with WordPress content management system