Assistant News Editor

About Chicago Public Media
Chicago Public Media is one of the nation’s largest local nonprofit news organizations. Home to WBEZ 91.5FM, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Vocalo. Chicago Public Media serves the public with journalism across broadcast, print, and digital platforms, reaching millions weekly. We are a mission-driven organization committed to independent, objective, fact-based news.
Chicago Public Media is a 100% community-funded newsroom powered by nearly 97,000 members who support our journalism. Our work has been recognized nationally, including awards from the Public Media Journalists Association, the Edward R. Murrow Awards, and the National Association of Black Journalists. We value diverse voices and strive to be the trusted source Chicagoans turn to for understanding their community. For more information, please see the Chicago Public Media Annual Report.
THE OPPORTUNITY The night assistant news editor is responsible for running the Sun-Times’ news coverage in the evenings. The editor will oversee the work of General Assignment reporters on the News Desk by assigning stories, guiding their reporting and editing their news copy for print and online to meet our standards of excellence. The editor will work Tuesday through Saturday nights.
RESPONSIBILITIES Editing stories in a fast-paced environment for publication online and in print.
Coordinating coverage with topic desks, assigning stories or making reporters available to work with other teams.
Staying on top of breaking news and monitoring coverage by other media to evaluate Sun-Times coverage. Regularly reviewing social media, email inboxes, and other sources for story ideas, sources, and information.
Working with the audience team to maximize readership with strong headlines, internal and related links, and other SEO-friendly tactics.
Communicating with the print production desk to ensure stories are moved to print in a timely manner.
Keeping in touch with audio editors at WBEZ to coordinate coverage, identify collaboration opportunities, share sources, and cross-post stories.
Having a sharp eye for spotting typos and holes in news copy.
Assisting with supervisory duties on the wire desk, including maintaining databases and training general assignment reporters and part-time staff.
Showing mastery of English grammar and AP style and our internal style guide.
QUALIFICATIONS 2+ years of experience as a News Editor.
Ability to work an evening and weekend schedule (Tuesday – Saturday).
Outstanding news judgment and experience leading journalists to produce work of distinction and community impact.
Demonstrated passion for leading creative daily news coverage.
Ability to conceptualize and edit news stories for content, accuracy, pacing, ideas, narrative, and voice.
Fluency and enthusiasm for multiplatform journalism.
Deep commitment to the highest standards of journalistic ethics and the mission of public media.
Ability to articulate ideas precisely and concisely and to cultivate strong ideas from others.
Strong relationship builder and collaborative leader. Experience leading diverse, inclusive teams.
Knowledge of the Chicago region’s diverse stories and communities is helpful.
EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, humanities or related field.
COMPENSATION The expected pay range for this position is $77,214 to $85,000 per ANNUM. The position is also eligible for an additional 10 percent of the base salary for night shift work.
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 will be determined based on factors such as scope and responsibilities, qualifications, budget, internal equity, location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Working at Chicago Public Media We care deeply about our employees and believe attracting, developing, and growing talent is key to our success and impact. Our culture values collaboration, diverse ideas, and innovation. We seek colleagues who bring new ideas, diverse experiences, and talents to our dynamic workplace.
We believe a great workplace includes supporting our employees and their families. We provide a broad benefits package for employees at hire and in the years to come, including medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, and a commuter benefits plan.
Chicago Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we actively 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 contractual or legal commitments. Chicago Public Media may change the content or format of this job at any time in its sole and exclusive discretion without notice.

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