Indiana State University is hiring: Indiana Statesman News Editor in Terre Haute
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, United States
Position Details
Position Details
Student Employment Enrollment Requirements
Indiana State University student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
Comments to Applicants
THIS IS A STIPEND PAID POSITION. $2,100 PER SEMESTER DIVIDED BY THE APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF PAY PERIODS IN EACH SEMESTER.*APPLICANTS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO BRING SAMPLES OF THEIR WORK TO AN INTERVIEW.
All student employees will be required to submit employment verification documents on their first day of work. For a list of acceptable documentation, follow this link:
https://www.indstate.edu/sites/default/files/media/Documents/PDF/career-center-Emp_Eligibility_Docs.pdf
Notice of Vacancy Number
ST2500502
Job Title
Indiana Statesman News Editor
Job Category
Regular Student Job
Job Type
Regular Student Jobs
Position Class Code
82100 Student Employee
Student Pay Grade
999
Hourly Wage/Salary
$2,100 PER SEMESTER
Job Summary/Basic Function
The news editor is responsible for supervising news content production and reports directly to the editor-in-chief.
Specific Responsibilities
Work Schedule
Various based on student academic schedule.
Desired Start Date
04/02/2026
Open Date
03/02/2026
Close Date
04/02/2026
Required Relevant Education & Experience
High School diploma or GED
Required Field(s) of Study
N/A
Preferred Relevant Education and Experience
English, Communications.
Prefer some previous editing and/or high school newspaper experience.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Has authority or responsibility for the supervision of student workers or graduate assistants only.
Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Other Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Able to adapt to change, Able to assemble, analyze and present data, Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail, Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness, Excellent leadership skills, Proven verbal and written communication skills, Willing to interact with students, Willing to work extended hours during events and peak seasons, when required, Work effectively with a diverse community
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
NCAA Guidelines
All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.
No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual's involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.
Job Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Acting on behalf of and in consultation with the editor-in-chief, duties include:
Position Details
Student Employment Enrollment Requirements
Indiana State University student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
Comments to Applicants
THIS IS A STIPEND PAID POSITION. $2,100 PER SEMESTER DIVIDED BY THE APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF PAY PERIODS IN EACH SEMESTER.*APPLICANTS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO BRING SAMPLES OF THEIR WORK TO AN INTERVIEW.
All student employees will be required to submit employment verification documents on their first day of work. For a list of acceptable documentation, follow this link:
https://www.indstate.edu/sites/default/files/media/Documents/PDF/career-center-Emp_Eligibility_Docs.pdf
Notice of Vacancy Number
ST2500502
Job Title
Indiana Statesman News Editor
Job Category
Regular Student Job
Job Type
Regular Student Jobs
Position Class Code
82100 Student Employee
Student Pay Grade
999
Hourly Wage/Salary
$2,100 PER SEMESTER
Job Summary/Basic Function
The news editor is responsible for supervising news content production and reports directly to the editor-in-chief.
Specific Responsibilities
Work Schedule
Various based on student academic schedule.
Desired Start Date
04/02/2026
Open Date
03/02/2026
Close Date
04/02/2026
Required Relevant Education & Experience
High School diploma or GED
Required Field(s) of Study
N/A
Preferred Relevant Education and Experience
English, Communications.
Prefer some previous editing and/or high school newspaper experience.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Has authority or responsibility for the supervision of student workers or graduate assistants only.
Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Other Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Able to adapt to change, Able to assemble, analyze and present data, Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail, Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness, Excellent leadership skills, Proven verbal and written communication skills, Willing to interact with students, Willing to work extended hours during events and peak seasons, when required, Work effectively with a diverse community
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
NCAA Guidelines
All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.
No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual's involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.
Job Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Acting on behalf of and in consultation with the editor-in-chief, duties include:
- Training and managing the news reporters for the Indiana Statesman.
- Developing story ideas, planning stories for publication and assisting writers in applying good editorial judgment.
- Editing all news stories and submitting them to the copy desk by deadline on production days.
- Providing additional content as needed, such as information for briefs, graphics, etc.
- Assisting the editor-in-chief in recruiting reporters.
- Coordinating with photographers to supply coverage for events, and graphic designers to provide additional visual content for the newspaper.
- Assigning reporters to beats or areas of coverage.
- Assigning stories as needed to ensure successful and timely completion.
- Providing reporters with feedback on their stories.
- Determining whether stories need additional reporting and communicating that information to the reporters.
- Ensuring all reporters understand and adhere to standards for professional and ethical behavior.
- Developing and maintaining a reporter's production schedule.
- Attending budget meetings set by the editor-in-chief.
- Meeting with reporters on a weekly basis to determine content for newspaper.
- Working with the editor-in-chief and the student publications director to determine appropriate training needed for reporters.
- Checking messages and other communication, including Statesman email, on a daily basis.
- Responding to public inquiries as needed.
- Working with other members of the Student Media staff as appropriate.
- Other duties as needed or assigned by the editor-in-chief.