Part-Time Student Writer, Undergraduate

Job Summary

The Part-Time Student Writer works closely with the Content Specialist for marketing and communications to develop communications for OVPDEMA and its units and programs.

Content will include post and pre-event stories.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Creates content to support OVPDEMA programs and events.
• Researches, interviews, writes, and edits articles, blogs, and news releases.
• Copyedits long-form publications, campaigns, and other communications.
• Promotes upcoming OVPDEMA events, with the goal of attracting the appropriate audience.
• Works with event organizers to determine appropriate event language and hashtags.
• Positively represents OVPDEMA by effectively communicating IU pride to others.
• Maintains professional standards of language and behavior in all posts.
• Emails or stores copy on CITO, Google Drive, or other designated resource areas.
• Accurately tracks time.
• Attends team and project meetings.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience.

Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University
• Current GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• 2 years of college in English, journalism, fine arts, or related field; OR
• 2 years of practical training with an apprenticeship program, vocational school, or training program.

Preferred

2 years of experience in journalism or communications.

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to maintain professional standards of language, with appropriate grammar and spelling.
• Ability to absorb and apply constructive criticism.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Able to build and maintain rapport with faculty, staff, student, parents, representatives, and community.
• Able to work flexible hours.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$14.50 per hour.

Work Hours

10 - 15 hours per week, Sunday - Saturday with day and evening flexible hours.

Duties and schedules are flexible as assigned by the supervisor based on programs, events, and needs of OVPDEMA.

Not to exceed a maximum of more than 29 hours per week across all positions of employment held with Indiana University.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level : Part Time Employee

FLSA : Nonexempt

Job Function : Part Time Employee

Job Family : Part Time Student Employee

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days.

To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications.

Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX.

Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator.

See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.