Oregon State University

Department Exprientl Learning/Activ (MSE) Position Title Coordinator-Student Service Job Title Broadcast Adviser Appointment Type Professional Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary

Experiential Learning and Activities is seeking a Broadcast Adviser. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Broadcast Adviser for Orange Media Network (OMN), housed within the Experiential Learning & Activities (ELA) department, provides expert advising, training, and support to student producers of radio, television, video, and audio content. This role champions student learning, creativity, and autonomy while ensuring professional standards and ethical practices are upheld.

Orange Media Network exists to amplify student voices through hands-on media and leadership experiences that challenge perspectives and build community. The Adviser plays a critical role in preparing students for future careers by offering consistent coaching, developing technical skills, and integrating inclusive and equitable practices across all content creation.

The Adviser cultivates a collaborative, student-centered environment that encourages experimentation, growth, and accountability. This position requires a strategic and responsive leader who can balance student development, adapt to industry trends, and foster a culture of integrity, belonging, and excellence in college media.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

65% ADVISING, TRAINING, AND STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

• Serve as the primary adviser to KBVR-FM Radio, KBVR-TV, Creative Video team and student engineers
• Facilitate team meetings and 1:1 coaching sessions with student leaders
• Advise and coach students while respecting and maintaining student editorial control.
• Provide timely, in-person and/or written critiques of student produced content, with tools and recommendations for improvement.
• Develop, plan, execute, and evaluate a comprehensive training program in video production, shooting video, editing, broadcast television production, radio, audio recording and editing, podcasting, media ethics and professional standards.
• Coordinate guest speakers, field trips, and professional development opportunities
• Ensure students follow the SPJ Code of Ethics and the College Media Association Code of Ethics and other standards of professional journalism and fiscal best practices.
• Support student learning outcomes assessment, audience growth goals, and program impact metrics
• Collaborate with students on annual planning, budgeting, and expense tracking
• Guide students through contest selection, entry, and awards documentation

20% PROGRAM COORDINATION

• Contribute to long-term strategies, goals, staffing plans, and funding for OMN and ELA.
• Actively research media industry trends and integrate new strategies into student mediums and training
• Serve as subject matter expert on broadcast, video and audio media
• Track and report budgetary needs and issues to the Leadership Team and related budgeting boards. .
• Foster a respectful and welcoming environment for all students through training, events, and content development
• Work collaboratively and build reciprocal relationships with university colleagues, student organizations and community leaders to share information and develop new opportunities to enhance content and expand the delivery of programs, services, and resources to all students
• Maintain active involvement with professional associations such as CMA, ACP, CBI, and BEA

15% ADDITIONALS DUTIES

• Serve as chief operator for KBVR-FM which includes legal responsibilities for (1) following all rules and laws set by the FCC, RIAA, ADA, and other regulations and university policies as applicable; (2) ensuring station is FCC compliant; (3) managing FCC Public Inspection File; (4) coordinating renewal of FCC License; (5) logging EAS alerts and tests; and (6) maintaining and storing operator logs.
• Manage facility/studio management, equipment (inventory, reserve/bulk), and emergency response.
• Supervise engineering needs, including conducting regular equipment checks, tracking inventory, coordinating for support with campus partners, and making recommendations for repairs and replacements.
• Represent OMN and ELA at university meetings, presentations, and divisional initiatives
• Participate in division-wide staff development, retreats, and strategic workgroups
• Complete other duties as assigned by leadership

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in broadcasting, electronic media, or other fields relevant to position duties.
• Demonstrated experience using video and audio editing software.
• Demonstrated experience with advising or supervising others.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing access and inclusion in professional settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, using initiative and judgment, in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in producing content in modern multimedia platforms.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing multiple, competing priorities.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• 5+ years of full-time, professional broadcast media experience.
• Experience advising college media
• Demonstrated experience with motion graphics
• Demonstrated success growing audience engagement

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• Travel to and from meeting & event venues is required.
• This position works in a work area that may include frequent interruptions and activity.
• Often lift or carry objects weighing up to 30 pounds and pushing or pulling carts weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to work at a computer for long periods of time.
• Evening hours required. Occasional weekend duties.

Pay Method Salary Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $53,000 - $60,000 Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/131841

Posting Number P09081UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/01/2025 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 05/09/2025 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 05/26/2025 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) Please upload a link to a portfolio with 3–5 examples of your work in audio, video, radio, or television production. Include at least one piece that demonstrates your editing or post-production skills. For each item, briefly explain your role in the project and the tools or software you used.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

Eric Beeler

eric.beeler@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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