Indiana University

Department

HAMILTON LUGAR SCHOOL (BL-SGIS-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies communications team manages all strategic marketing and communications to support the Office of the Dean, the Office of Admissions and Recruitment, and all School units in promoting events, programming, and branding.

Job Summary

• Writes 500-800 word news and features stories for the school.
• Researches and fact checks information, including ensuring accuracy of quotes used in articles.
• Complies with IU editorial guidelines and meets marketing and communications deadlines.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University.

Preferred

• Graduate students and undergraduates with junior or senior status.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Experience with news reporting, blogging, or other public-facing writing.

SKILLS

Required

• Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Organized, with the ability to plan effectively and meet deadlines.
• Passion for higher education and research.

Working Conditions / Demands

Students work independently, with editorial input from communications staff. Regular check-ins with supervisor(s) are required.

Students must have the ability to work through 2025-26 academic year.

Work Location

Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies Building

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$12 per hour

Work Hours

Average of 10 hours per week

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Student Employee

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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.

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