Responsibilities

• Writes 600-800 word news and feature stories for the College.
• Researches and fact checks information, including ensuring accuracy of quotes used in articles.
• Complies with IU editorial guidelines, and meets Communications and Marketing's deadlines.
• Exercises ability to identify, pitch, and tell compelling and authentic stories that showcase the College's vibrant intellectual community, and its impact.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• Organizational skills, with the ability to plan effectively and meet deadline
• Passion for higher education and research

Preferred

• Experience with news reporting, blogging, or other public-facing writing
• Undergraduate or Graduate student with junior or senior status

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year