WLS General Assignment Reporter

WLS General Assignment Reporter Job ID : 11694 |  Location : Chicago, Illinois, United States |  Employment Type : Full time Job Summary : ABC7/WLS, the ABC Owned Television station in Chicago, IL is looking for an energetic and dynamic general assignment reporter. The role involves authentically engaging and connecting with our audience, producing stories across all platforms and dayparts, including early mornings, nights, and weekends. The position is covered under the Company's collective bargaining agreement with SAG‑AFTRA and is on‑site. Responsibilities & Duties On‑air performance Researching, writing and reporting Basic Qualifications Exceptional reporting, writing and interviewing skills Ability to source and generate impactful enterprise leads and create content using investigative tools, including data journalism Tenacious investigation and research skills Expertise in telling high‑impact stories and breaking news coverage and demonstrating this ability in the field Ability to report, write, capture visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline (owned and distributed digital, streaming and social platforms) Active use of social media for promotion and news gathering Ability to move the audience between linear and digital platforms Collaborative self‑starter Ensures all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality Strong commitment to the community, expected to represent the station and participate at community events Open to working early mornings, nights and weekends Preferred Qualifications Minimum 3 years of reporting experience in a large market Knowledge and ability to shoot and edit a story Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience with a preferred emphasis in journalism or a related field Pay & Benefits Hourly pay range: $55.29 to $79.33 in Chicago, IL. Base pay may vary based on geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills and experience. Select benefits may be provided, such as medical and financial benefits. EEO Statement WLS Television, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr