Part-Time News Journalist
Bloomington, IN, USA
USD 12.5-12.5 / hour
Posted on Jun 29, 2026
RADIO-TELEVISION SERVICES (BL-RTVS-IUBLA)
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 bureau's 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.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's degree (or degree in progress) in journalism, telecommunication, or related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
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1 year of experience in a broadcast and/or journalism field
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
- Possess a valid driver's 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
Must be available to work some evenings and weekends on short notice.
Bloomington, Indiana
Radio and Television Building
$12.50 per hour
Part-time employees at Indiana University may not work over 29 hours per week across all University-held positions.
Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee
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