Assistant News Editor

Chicago Public Media is seeking an Assistant News Editor to oversee the Sun-Times' news coverage in the evenings, working Tuesday through Saturday nights.

Requirements

• Editing stories in a fast-paced environment for publication online and in print
• Coordinating coverage with topic desks and making sure a story of interest is assigned
• Staying on top of breaking news stories and monitoring coverage by other media
• Working with the audience team to maximize readership with strong headlines and SEO-friendly tactics
• Communicating with the print production desk and audio editors at WBEZ
• Assisting with supervisory duties of the wire desk and maintaining databases
• Showing mastery of English grammar and AP style and internal style guide
• Ability to work an evening and weekend schedule (Tuesday - Saturday)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage
• Retirement savings
• Commuter benefits plan