Part-Time News Journalist

Department

RADIO-TELEVISION SERVICES (BL-RTVS-IUBLA)

Job Summary

WFIU Radio and WTIU TV seek a journalist with at least 1 year experience to join their converged newsroom.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Report on several community and regional stories.
• Contributes to the news bureaus on-line presence and shoot and edit videos.
• Generates news stories for radio, TV, and the web.
• Conducts research, schedule interviews, write stories.
• Using audio and/or video equipment to cover events for daily news coverage.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelors degree (or degree in progress) in journalism, telecommunication, or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 year of experience in a broadcast and/or journalism field

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Possess a valid drivers license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University

SKILLS

Required

• In-depth understanding of journalistic principles, particularly as they apply to public media
• Hands-on experience in writing, reporting, editing, production and on-air delivery in radio and TV and for the web
• Ability to produce a television or radio news story from conception to broadcast
• Experience working with multi-platform technologies and the ability to adapt material to a variety of platforms while adhering to AP style guidelines
• Ability to function in a fast-paced 24/7/365 news environment

Working Conditions / Demands

Must be available to work some evenings and weekends on short notice.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Radio and Television Building

Advertised Salary

$12.50 per hour

Work Hours

Part-time employees at Indiana University may not work over 29 hours per week across all University-held positions.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

Click here to learn more about Indiana Universitys Job Framework.

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.

If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Campus Safety and Security

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.

Contact Us

Request Support

Telephone: 812-856-1234