Volunteer Caption Writer Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Position Details
Position Details
Student Employment Enrollment Requirements
Indiana State University student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
Comments to Applicants
**This position is paid $20.00 per photo event. This is not an hourly paid job.
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: student-employment-list-of-acceptable-documents.pdf
Notice of Vacancy Number
ST2600061
Job Title
Indiana Statesman Photographer
Job Category
Regular Student Job
Job Type
Regular Student Jobs
Position Class Code
82100 Student Employee
Student Pay Grade
999
Hourly Wage/Salary
0.00
Job Summary/Basic Function
The photographers report directly to the Photo Editor and take photos to be featured in the Indiana Statesman newspaper. They are responsible for collection personal data and maintaining a database of all human subjects of the photographs taken.
Specific Responsibilities
Work Schedule
Various based on student academic schedule.
Desired Start Date
09/03/2026
Open Date
08/06/2026
Close Date
09/06/2026
Required Relevant Education & Experience
High School diploma or GED
Required Field(s) of Study
N/A
Preferred Relevant Education and Experience

• Experience taking photos, even as an amateur. Knowledge of how to use a DSLR camera.
• Some experience at a high school newspaper or yearbook or other media outlet.

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 learn and retain information, 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, Willing to interact with students, Willing to work extended hours during events and peak seasons, when required, Work effectively with a diverse community
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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

• Report to photo editor.
• Take photographs at assignments assigned by the photo editor, editor-in-chief or section editors.
• Get caption information and accurate identification of individuals in photos.
• Communicate regularly with photo editor.
• Complete assignments by deadline.
• Generate photo ideas and enterprise.
• Make arrangements for a substitute photographer when cannot attend assignments.
• Submit photos to the newspaper using the process determined by the photo editor.
• Attend any and all staff meetings as set by photo editor or editor-in-chief.
• When using Indiana Statesman equipment, follow the equipment checkout protocol.
• Perform any duties called for to ensure the student newspaper accomplishes its mission.