WBEZ Chicago is hiring: Immigration Reporter in Chicago

Immigration Reporter at WBEZ Chicago Join to apply for the Immigration Reporter role at WBEZ Chicago. This is a three‑year, grant‑funded opportunity. Opportunity The Immigration Reporter is an integral part of the News desk and the Race, Class & Communities team, working in collaboration with other reporters covering the immigration beat. The reporter will write and report a mix of daily, feature and enterprise stories examining immigration policy, enforcement and Chicago’s diverse immigrant communities. The ideal candidate is someone who is already familiar with the many federal agencies carrying out immigration enforcement and eager to find stories that show how people’s lives have been impacted by changes in immigration policy. Qualifications A minimum of 2-3 years of reporting experience Experience and skill in writing daily news, feature and enterprise stories Strong editorial judgment, including attention to diverse experiences and perspectives, resourcefulness and initiative in finding and pitching story ideas Proven ability to consistently meet deadlines, prioritize factual accuracy and comply with high ethical standards Brings perspectives that drive toward fresh angles and approaches for covering the news Team player; highly collaborative newsroom Previous experience covering immigration policy or immigrant communities highly desired Fluency in Spanish or another language other than English strongly desired Responsibilities Develop original and creative story ideas Develop sources, investigate and research to gather information for a mix of daily and enterprise stories Report and write breaking news, news features, enterprise pieces both independently and on assignment Produce high‑profile work that contributes something new, compelling and/or useful to the public conversation Regularly meet deadlines and communicate with managers, editors and colleagues, and help improve audience relationships, workplace culture, editorial excellence and impact Work with the audience and visual teams to develop video, infographics, and other interactive elements that engage both digital and print readers, and promote stories on social media Work with the audio team to conduct audio interviews for short daily newscast items Collaborate with audio hosts and daily talk shows by participating in taped or live interviews about immigration stories Position Requirements Must be available to provide evening and holiday coverage as needed. In your cover letter, please include links to on‑air work. Compensation The expected pay range for this position is $60,000 to $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. We believe dedication to a great workplace includes supporting our employees and their families, and we provide a broad and generous benefits package for employees at hire and throughout their careers. Our Benefits A competitive salary and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, and a commuter benefits plan. Chicago Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Disclaimer 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. Chicago Public Media provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the organization reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographical location, and external market pay for comparable jobs. This is a Chicago News Guild position. #J-18808-Ljbffr