Part-Time Scriptwriter, Harmonia

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Job description

Department

RADIO-TELEVISION SERVICES (BL-RTVS-IUBLA)

Department Information

IU Radio/TV is home to Indiana Public Media, the south-central Indiana region's trusted source of locally produced news, arts, and culture series from WFIU Public Radio, WTIU Public Television, and nationally distributed programming from NPR and PBS.

For more information on Radio-TV Services at Indiana University, please visit our website here.

Harmonia is a weekly, hour-long radio program of early music, hosted by Angela Mariani, and distributed to public radio stations across the country. The program explores the courts, cathedrals, fairs, and stages of the past, teaching listeners about the music, art, and history of various musical eras. Harmonia is produced in the studios of WFIU.

More information visit our website; here.

Job Summary

WFIU is seeking individuals with expertise in Early Music and historical performance to join our pool of scriptwriters for the nationally syndicated radio program Harmonia.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Uses knowledge of medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music to craft hour-long programs that provide historical information on the early music genre.
• Uses themes in creative and unexpected ways as episodes are written thematically.
• Submits playlist information.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Coursework or related experience in the fields of music and/or musicology (specialty in Early Music)

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to write clearly for a general audience
• Demonstrates familiarity with current trends, performers, and recordings in the early music genre
• Ability to work independently

Preferred

• Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills
• Demonstrates some science background
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates high commitment to quality
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment
• Highly thorough and dependable

Working Conditions / Demands

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 and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

Applications are interviewed on a consistent basis (approximately biweekly) by the hiring manager. If interested in talking with you more, the hiring manager will be reaching out directly. Please do not reach out to follow-up on your application with RTVS HR, the RTVS Administrative Team, or contacts within the RTVS Content Group. We appreciate your patience.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$16.00 per hour

Work Hours

This position is project based, and writers typically create 10-12 scripts over the course of a year. The average script takes approximately 10 hours to create.

Part-time employees at Indiana University may not work over 29 hours per week across all University-held positions.

Benefits Overview

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

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time 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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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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