Indiana Statesman Digital Engagement Producer

Updated: about 1 hour ago
Location: Terre Haute, INDIANA
Deadline: 02 Jun 2024

Position Details
Position Details


Student Employment Enrollment Requirements Indiana State University student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
Comments to Applicants
All student employees will be required to submit employment verification documents on their first day of work. For a list of acceptable documentation, follow this link: https://www.indstate.edu/sites/default/files/media/Documents/PDF/career-center-Emp_Eligibility_Docs.pdf  
Notice of Vacancy Number ST2300831
Job Title Indiana Statesman Digital Engagement Producer
Job Category Regular Student Job
Job Type Regular Student Jobs
Position Class Code 82100 Student Employee
Student Pay Grade 999
Hourly Wage/Salary 10.00
Job Summary/Basic Function

Oversees the social media strategies/digital content.

Specific Responsibilities
Work Schedule
Various based on student academic schedule.
Desired Start Date 06/03/2024
Open Date 05/02/2024
Close Date 06/02/2024
Required Relevant Education & Experience High School diploma or GED
Required Field(s) of Study

N/A

Preferred Relevant Education and Experience
Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Other Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Able to adapt to change, Able to assemble, analyze and present data, Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail, Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness, Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, teambuilding and problem solving skills, Must be comfortable networking with groups or individuals
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Ability to work quickly/efficiently under deadline pressure 
•Expertise in writing, with excellence in news writing, copy-editing, and headline writing 
•Demonstrated team collaboration and leadership skills 
•Strong oral and written communication skills 
•Experience in editorial decision-making, including assigning reporters/correspondents 
•Ability and willingness to work varied shifts
NCAA Guidelines

All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.
No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.


Job Duties


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•Oversees the social media strategies/digital content
•Schedules social media posts (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) as breaking news events occur and/or announcements are made in order for the Indiana Statesman to have content each day of the week rather than only print days.
•Producer works with Editor-in-Chief/Webmasters/Editors to determine how to approach a story for optimal social media outreach and digital engagement
•This position will be working closely with everyone on staff so must be able to maintain a professional and friendly relationship with co-workers
•Required to attend production nights and hold regular office hours to meet with Editor-in-Chief and Webmasters
•Determines how to make the best use of new social media platforms, what content is trending across the web, and when and where to post original content are common job responsibilities
•Coaching reporters and editors on how to use social media as a reporting and networking tool
•Serves as unifying leader of digital efforts
•Increase our interaction with students/social media presence
•Goal: see our follower counts grow and number of likes and responses to posts increase.
•Any other duties called for by the Editor-in- Chief or the Director of Student Publications
• Qualifications
• Journalistic background
• Ability to work quickly/efficiently under deadline pressure
• Expertise in writing, with excellence in news writing, copy-editing, and headline writing
•Demonstrated team collaboration and leadership skills
•Strong oral and written communication skills
•Experience in editorial decision-making, including assigning reporters/correspondents
•Ability and willingness to work varied shifts