Researcher-Writer and Story Editor

Indiana Historical Society; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Resumo da oferta

The Indiana Historical Society invites a Researcher-Writer and Story Editor in the Content Studio to identify Indiana stories and share them across platforms. This full-time role partners with internal and external stakeholders to bring stories to life through rigorous research, compelling writing, and careful editing.

You will help develop standards for storytelling, ensure inclusive, evidence-based narratives, and contribute to a dynamic newsroom-like environment in Indianapolis.

Qualificações

• Demonstrated experience in research, writing, and editing.
• Ability to tell engaging stories.
• Ability to collaborate with and communicate to a variety of audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Identify Indiana stories for multiple 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.

Conhecimentos

Research writing

Editing

Storytelling

Audience communication

Formação académica

Degree or 2 years experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.