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.
• generate 600-800 word news stories for the College's homepage, news page, and social media channels.
• Topics covered include: student experiences (in the classroom, with career preparation, service impacts, and awards), faculty scholarship and teaching (courses taught, groundbreaking articles and books published, service awards, achievements and awards), and spotlights of the College's departments, programs, centers and institutes.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University.
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in Junior or Senior class standing 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.
• Experience with news reporting, blogging, or other public-facing writing.

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 and 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
• Generous paid time off plans