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WFIU Radio and WTIU TV seek a part-time journalist with at least 1 year experience to join their converged newsroom. The chosen candidate will report on a number of community and regional stories, contribute to the news bureau's online presence, shoot and edit video and serve as a fill-in television newscaster on WTIU's daily news headlines.

• Conducts in-field interviews.
• Writes and produces news stories for radio, TV and the web, for local, state and national audiences.
• Works closely with a team of editors and incorporates feedback into scripts.
• Fills in as anchor for television newscasts.
• Attends daily story meetings, researches ideas in advance, and pitches story ideas.

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in journalism, telecommunication, or a related field.

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

• Possess a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University.

• Experience working with multi-platform technologies and the ability to adapt material to a variety of platforms while adhering to AP style guidelines.
• 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.
• Ability to produce a television or radio news story from conception to broadcast.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, 24/7/365 news environment.

Bloomington, Indiana

$12.50 per hour

Must be available to work some evenings and weekends on short notice. Part-time employees at Indiana University may not work over 29 hours per week across all University-held positions.

Applications are interviewed on a consistent basis (approx. biweekly) by the hiring manager. Selected candidates for interview will be asked to provide scheduling availability and other information as determined relevant by the News Bureau Chief (Broadcast Operations Leader).

If interested in talking with you more, the hiring manager will be reaching out directly. Please do not reach out to follow-up on your application with RTVS HR, the RTVS Administrative Team, or contacts within the RTVS News Team. We appreciate your patience.

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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