WLS General Assignment Reporter Job at AAJA25 in Chicago
AAJA25, Chicago, IL, United States
190 N. State Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
WLS General Assignment Reporter
Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Employment Type: Full time
Job Summary
ABC7/WLS, the ABC Owned Television station in Chicago, IL, seeks an energetic and dynamic general assignment reporter. The role requires a journalist who can authentically engage and connect with our audience, working collaboratively with producers, assignment editors, and newsroom leaders. Reporters will cover all platforms and dayparts—including early mornings, nights, and weekends—ensuring stories meet the station’s high standards of integrity and production quality.
Responsibilities & Duties
On‑air performance
Researching, writing, and reporting stories for multiple platforms on deadline
Qualification
Basic Qualifications
Exceptional reporting, writing, and interviewing skills
Ability to source and generate impactful enterprise leads using investigative tools, including data journalism
Tenacity in uncovering stories through investigation and research
Expertise in telling high‑impact stories and in breaking news coverage, demonstrated in the field
Capability to report, write, capture visual content, edit, and produce stories for owned, distributed digital, streaming, and social platforms on deadline
Active use of social media for promotion and news gathering
Ability to move the audience between linear and digital platforms
Collaborative self‑starter whose work meets journalistic integrity and production quality standards
Strong commitment to the community, expected to represent the station and participate at community events
Must be open to working early mornings, nights, and weekends
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of reporting experience in a large market
Knowledge of shooting and editing
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience with a preferred emphasis in journalism or a related field
Pay and Benefits
The pay rate for this role in Chicago, IL is $55.29 to $79.33 per hour, with the base pay actually offered varying according to geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, including medical, financial, or other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications
The Walt Disney Company and its affiliated companies welcome all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation related to the accessibility of the online application system, please consult the Disney Candidate Disability Accommodations FAQs. Only requests related to accessibility of the online application system will be addressed.
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Chicago, Illinois 60601
WLS General Assignment Reporter
Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Employment Type: Full time
Job Summary
ABC7/WLS, the ABC Owned Television station in Chicago, IL, seeks an energetic and dynamic general assignment reporter. The role requires a journalist who can authentically engage and connect with our audience, working collaboratively with producers, assignment editors, and newsroom leaders. Reporters will cover all platforms and dayparts—including early mornings, nights, and weekends—ensuring stories meet the station’s high standards of integrity and production quality.
Responsibilities & Duties
On‑air performance
Researching, writing, and reporting stories for multiple platforms on deadline
Qualification
Basic Qualifications
Exceptional reporting, writing, and interviewing skills
Ability to source and generate impactful enterprise leads using investigative tools, including data journalism
Tenacity in uncovering stories through investigation and research
Expertise in telling high‑impact stories and in breaking news coverage, demonstrated in the field
Capability to report, write, capture visual content, edit, and produce stories for owned, distributed digital, streaming, and social platforms on deadline
Active use of social media for promotion and news gathering
Ability to move the audience between linear and digital platforms
Collaborative self‑starter whose work meets journalistic integrity and production quality standards
Strong commitment to the community, expected to represent the station and participate at community events
Must be open to working early mornings, nights, and weekends
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of reporting experience in a large market
Knowledge of shooting and editing
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience with a preferred emphasis in journalism or a related field
Pay and Benefits
The pay rate for this role in Chicago, IL is $55.29 to $79.33 per hour, with the base pay actually offered varying according to geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, including medical, financial, or other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications
The Walt Disney Company and its affiliated companies welcome all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation related to the accessibility of the online application system, please consult the Disney Candidate Disability Accommodations FAQs. Only requests related to accessibility of the online application system will be addressed.
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