Part-Time Student Editorial Intern, Center for Rural Engagement

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-person internship

Portfolio development

Campus-based team

Job summary

The Indiana University Bloomington Center for Rural Engagement is seeking an editorial intern to craft engaging project and student spotlight articles that highlight rural Indiana collaboration with IU communities. This in-person, part-time role offers hands-on content creation and portfolio development on a campus-based team.

Responsibilities include researching projects and interviews, writing compelling stories, editing for quality, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with teammates in a

Qualifications

• Strong written and communication skills.
• Comfortable conducting interviews and synthesizing provided information.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in the area of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Researches and gathers information about featured projects, students, and initiatives through interviews and provided materials.
• Writes compelling articles that highlight successes, personal stories, and impactful projects.
• Collaborates with team members to ensure content aligns with organizational tone and goals.
• Edits and proofreads articles to meet high-quality standards.
• Adheres to deadlines and maintain consistent workflow.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong writing

Communication

Interviewing

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

CMS familiarity

Education

Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University

Tools

CMS

Job description

CENTER FOR RURAL ENGAGEMENT (BL-CFRE-IUBLA)

The Indiana University (IU) Center for Rural Engagement (CRE) improves the lives of Hoosiers through collaborative initiatives that discover and deploy scalable and flexible solutions to common challenges facing rural communities. Working in full-spectrum community innovation through research, community-engaged teaching, and student service, the CRE builds vision, harnesses assets, and cultivates sustainable leadership structures within the communities with which it engages to ensure long-term success.

The Center for Rural Engagement editorial intern will craft engaging project and student spotlight articles that showcase rural Indiana and IU's collaboration with communities in the region.

Department‑Specific Responsibilities

• Researches and gathers information about featured projects, students, and initiatives through interviews and provided materials.
• Writes compelling articles that highlight successes, personal stories, and impactful projects.
• Collaborates with team members to ensure content aligns with organizational tone and goals.
• Edits and proofreads articles to meet high-quality standards.
• Adheres to deadlines and maintain consistent workflow.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Education

Required

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University

Licenses and Certificates

Required

• Possesses a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire.

Skills

Required

• Strong written and communication skills.
• Comfortable conducting interviews and synthesizing provided information.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in the area of specialty.

Preferred

• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS).

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment, campus, and community.

This position requires working in a provided office on campus and may include some in‑state travel.

This internship offers a valuable opportunity to build a writing portfolio, develop storytelling skills, and gain hands‑on experience in content creation.

Bloomington, Indiana

This is an in‑person position.

$15.00 per hour

Hourly hires are eligible for a $0.50 raise for each academic semester (Fall/Spring) that they continue with the CRE in their position.

10-15 hours per week depending on the amount of work available.

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.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Student Employee

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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