Orange Media Network (OMN) Student Engineer 2025-2026

Oregon State University

Oregon State University

Marketing & Communications
Corvallis, OR, USA
USD 14.7-21 / hour
Posted on May 1, 2025
Position Information
Job Title Orange Media Network (OMN) Student Engineer 2025-2026
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
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 be used to fill two (2) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Engineer position for the Orange Media Network at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Student Engineer is responsible for providing technical support for Orange Media Network’s KBVR TV and Radio operations. The student engineer works with a variety of integrated systems and equipment, and assists with training, troubleshooting and production support.
The Student Engineer employment dates are as follows:
  • Full Start: September 8, 2026 – June 15, 2026
Pay Rate:
  • Full Start: Average 10-15 hours per week at $15.95 per hour
Position Duties
Student Engineer Responsibilities
  • Basic maintenance and repair of audio and video equipment under the direction of the Assistant Director of Student Media
  • Support with technical needs for TV, FM and other multimedia productions, including setup, takedown, operations and technical assistance
  • Basic facility support such as cleaning, equipment storage, and organization
  • Acquire, manipulate, convert and store analog, digital and computer-based audio and video formats
  • Some video or audio editing as needed or as skill allows
  • Participate in Studio clean-up each term
  • Other duties as assigned by the adviser
Communication
  • Respond to emails, messages and phone calls the same day, professionally representing OMN
  • Notify adviser immediately should any ethical, legal, personnel or controversial problems occur
Collaboration
  • Hold and post regular office hours each week for Orange Media Network, at least half of which should be during regular business hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday). Hours may vary during different stages of the term
  • Follow all OMN policies and procedures and hold all staff and volunteers to them as well
  • Act professionally
Minimum Qualifications
  • 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.
Additional Required Qualifications
· Knowledge of live studio production and field production
· Knowledgeable of how to create video or audio content
· Knowledgeable of legal regulations and ethical principles guiding television and video
· Is organized and reliable
· Is comfortable giving and receiving feedback
· Able to remain professional and calm when working with difficult individuals and situations
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Working Conditions / Work Schedule