Researcher-Writer and Story Editor

Job Title: Researcher-Writer and Story Editor

Department: Content Studio

Reporting Relationship: Director, Content and Digital Engagement

Employees Supervised: N/A

Full/part time: Full time

FLSA Status: Exempt C

POSITION PURPOSE:
Position identifies and prepares Indiana stories for all platforms for the Indiana Historical Society’s (IHS) content studio

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
With internal and external stakeholders, identify Indiana stories to share across a variety of platforms
Bring stories to life via research, writing, and editing
Develop standards and processes for how stories are told through the content studio
Perform other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Demonstrated experience in research, writing, and editing
Ability to tell engaging stories
Ability to collaborate with and communicate to a variety of audiences
Commitment to responsible, inclusive, evidence-based storytelling

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Wrist & Visual Stamina – Ability to type and focus on a computer screen for prolonged periods of time

Physical Movement – Bending, Kneeling, and Crouching In order to reach & pick up items, standing for long periods of time

(Incumbent must be able to meet physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonability of requested accommodation is to be determined by IHS on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with the ADA.)

QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicable degree or two years of applicable experience

PAY & BENEFITS:
IHS offers an excellent compensation package. Benefits include health, dental, life and long-term disability coverage; employer and employee funded retirement plans with Voya; employee assistance program (EAP); Pre-Paid Legal Services; flexible benefits, and generous paid time off. Free parking provided nearby, staff discounts in the Basile History Market and the Stardust Café, and reciprocal benefits at other cultural institutions in Indianapolis.

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