Part-Time Student Reporter, College Marketing and Communications

Applicants will be asked to provide 2-3 writing samples at onset of an interview. ARTS & SCIENCES; DEAN (BL-ARSD-IUBLA) Our team is responsible for communications and marketing projects that advance the mission and strengthen the brand of the Indiana University (IU) College of Arts and Sciences. We focus on College-wide initiatives, including brand development and management, user-focused website development for our departments and programs, and recruitment marketing strategy and products. The College's Communications and Marketing office employs several student writers who 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. Department-Specific 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. Education Required Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University. Preferred Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in Junior or Senior class standing at Indiana University. Skills Required 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. This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation. Bloomington, Indiana $12.00 per hour, paid bi-weekly For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including: 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 Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP)