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About the Sun‑Times The Chicago Sun‑Times is the hardest‑working paper in America, covering the stories and issues that matter most to Chicagoans with depth, integrity, and grit. The newsroom has earned eight Pulitzer Prizes for its hard‑hitting investigative reporting, in‑depth political coverage, insightful sports analysis, entertainment reviews, and cultural commentary. An industry‑leading innovator in local news, it has been recognized nationally for expanding digital and multimedia reporting platforms alongside its indomitable daily newspaper, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2023.
In January 2022 the Sun‑Times merged with public radio station WBEZ with a shared mission to strengthen local journalism in Chicago. Under the banner of Chicago Public Media, Chicago Sun‑Times Media, Inc. (CSTM) is now part of one of the largest nonprofit news organizations in the nation. This merger reinforces our commitment to serving Chicagoans with the news that matters most – fact‑based, unbiased journalism that is deeply connected to Chicago communities.
The Opportunity The Reporter/Producer is a journalist who is responsible for finding and cultivating good stories and unique angles by developing sources, anticipating and breaking news, writing in their own voice, and working collaboratively with various departments and reporters in the newsroom to hit deadlines. The reporter will work on mid and long‑term enterprise stories and investigations to enrich the public conversations of our communities and country through our audiences. Employees in the Reporter 1 classification may perform work on any and all platforms, including digital platforms.
The person in this position would also be assigned to work as a producer. This could include tackling production tasks on any given day, as well as backfilling for AM and PM producers. The Reporter/Producer is responsible for assisting the production of audio on any and all platforms. The Reporter/Producer will contribute to a team to help facilitate writing, editing, and updating news copy, tracking down primary sources, recording and producing interviews for anchors, voicing stories, and following major news stories of interest to a diverse audience.
Duties & Responsibilities
Develop original and creative story ideas.
Develop sources, investigate and research to gather information, images and audio.
Prepare and present original reporting for news spots, reports and program segments.
Report, write and present breaking news, news features and enterprise and investigative pieces.
Make regular appearances on Chicago Public Media platforms.
Participate in editorial process.
Voice stories, and depending on assignment, may voice program elements or briefings for on‑demand distribution.
Depending on assignment, may contribute to the execution of live events or broadcasts.
Perform production duties to ensure the successful execution of shows, newscasts, programs, podcasts or other platforms (e.g., research, booking guests, creating web content, updating social media accounts, writing and producing interviews, etc.).
Gather, edit, and mix audio or multimedia elements.
Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of 1–3 years of experience in an editorial, creative, and/or media production setting.
Strong writing skills for broadcast, web and promotional materials.
Demonstrated experience and skill in writing broadcast copy, working with anchors, and producing audio for news programs.
Demonstrated excitement for the news cycle and strong interest in the Chicago area news and talk ecosystem.
Strong editorial judgment, resourcefulness and researching abilities.
Knowledge of public radio, podcasts and talk shows.
Proven ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Demonstrated initiative to generate creative story ideas for news and strong editorial judgment.
Team player with high emotional intelligence and ability to collaborate effectively.
Ability to craft creative approaches to covering major news stories, issues, and ideas, while also executing the small details and tasks involved in production.
Education Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, humanities or related field.
Compensation The expected pay range for this position is $61,200 – $66,000 per annum.
Working at Chicago Public Media At Chicago Public Media, we care deeply about our employees as we know attracting, developing, and growing talent is key to our success and enhancing our impact. Our culture is one where collaboration, diversity of ideas, and innovation are encouraged. We value colleagues who will enhance our culture by bringing new ideas, divergent experiences, and talents to our dynamic workplace. At Chicago Public Media we believe dedication to a great workplace includes supporting our employees and their families. As a result, we provide a broad and generous benefits package for employees at hire and in the years to come.
Our benefits include a competitive salary and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, and a commuter benefits plan.
EEO Statement Chicago Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we actively seek and welcome people from all backgrounds, orientations, and life experiences to join our team. The essential functions described above are not all inclusive and are not intended to create any contractual or other legal commitment. Chicago Public Media may change the content or format of this job at any time in its sole and exclusive discretion without notice.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industry
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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About the Sun‑Times The Chicago Sun‑Times is the hardest‑working paper in America, covering the stories and issues that matter most to Chicagoans with depth, integrity, and grit. The newsroom has earned eight Pulitzer Prizes for its hard‑hitting investigative reporting, in‑depth political coverage, insightful sports analysis, entertainment reviews, and cultural commentary. An industry‑leading innovator in local news, it has been recognized nationally for expanding digital and multimedia reporting platforms alongside its indomitable daily newspaper, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2023.
In January 2022 the Sun‑Times merged with public radio station WBEZ with a shared mission to strengthen local journalism in Chicago. Under the banner of Chicago Public Media, Chicago Sun‑Times Media, Inc. (CSTM) is now part of one of the largest nonprofit news organizations in the nation. This merger reinforces our commitment to serving Chicagoans with the news that matters most – fact‑based, unbiased journalism that is deeply connected to Chicago communities.
The Opportunity The Reporter/Producer is a journalist who is responsible for finding and cultivating good stories and unique angles by developing sources, anticipating and breaking news, writing in their own voice, and working collaboratively with various departments and reporters in the newsroom to hit deadlines. The reporter will work on mid and long‑term enterprise stories and investigations to enrich the public conversations of our communities and country through our audiences. Employees in the Reporter 1 classification may perform work on any and all platforms, including digital platforms.
The person in this position would also be assigned to work as a producer. This could include tackling production tasks on any given day, as well as backfilling for AM and PM producers. The Reporter/Producer is responsible for assisting the production of audio on any and all platforms. The Reporter/Producer will contribute to a team to help facilitate writing, editing, and updating news copy, tracking down primary sources, recording and producing interviews for anchors, voicing stories, and following major news stories of interest to a diverse audience.
Duties & Responsibilities
Develop original and creative story ideas.
Develop sources, investigate and research to gather information, images and audio.
Prepare and present original reporting for news spots, reports and program segments.
Report, write and present breaking news, news features and enterprise and investigative pieces.
Make regular appearances on Chicago Public Media platforms.
Participate in editorial process.
Voice stories, and depending on assignment, may voice program elements or briefings for on‑demand distribution.
Depending on assignment, may contribute to the execution of live events or broadcasts.
Perform production duties to ensure the successful execution of shows, newscasts, programs, podcasts or other platforms (e.g., research, booking guests, creating web content, updating social media accounts, writing and producing interviews, etc.).
Gather, edit, and mix audio or multimedia elements.
Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of 1–3 years of experience in an editorial, creative, and/or media production setting.
Strong writing skills for broadcast, web and promotional materials.
Demonstrated experience and skill in writing broadcast copy, working with anchors, and producing audio for news programs.
Demonstrated excitement for the news cycle and strong interest in the Chicago area news and talk ecosystem.
Strong editorial judgment, resourcefulness and researching abilities.
Knowledge of public radio, podcasts and talk shows.
Proven ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Demonstrated initiative to generate creative story ideas for news and strong editorial judgment.
Team player with high emotional intelligence and ability to collaborate effectively.
Ability to craft creative approaches to covering major news stories, issues, and ideas, while also executing the small details and tasks involved in production.
Education Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, humanities or related field.
Compensation The expected pay range for this position is $61,200 – $66,000 per annum.
Working at Chicago Public Media At Chicago Public Media, we care deeply about our employees as we know attracting, developing, and growing talent is key to our success and enhancing our impact. Our culture is one where collaboration, diversity of ideas, and innovation are encouraged. We value colleagues who will enhance our culture by bringing new ideas, divergent experiences, and talents to our dynamic workplace. At Chicago Public Media we believe dedication to a great workplace includes supporting our employees and their families. As a result, we provide a broad and generous benefits package for employees at hire and in the years to come.
Our benefits include a competitive salary and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, and a commuter benefits plan.
EEO Statement Chicago Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we actively seek and welcome people from all backgrounds, orientations, and life experiences to join our team. The essential functions described above are not all inclusive and are not intended to create any contractual or other legal commitment. Chicago Public Media may change the content or format of this job at any time in its sole and exclusive discretion without notice.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industry
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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