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