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Fox Corporation

<div><div><b>OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY</b></div>
Fox TV Stations<div></div>
FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network&rsquo;s national content.<div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
JOB DESCRIPTION</b></h2><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>
FOX 32 Chicago is looking for an innovative Reporter with a Content Creator mindset who can tell <i>any </i>story for <i>any</i> screen. We&rsquo;re looking for a story-teller who will report live daily on fun and exciting events happening in the greater Chicago area. The candidate will be a self-starter and work independently to produce compelling content. This isn&rsquo;t a job where the assignment desk hands you a story every day, we&rsquo;re looking for an innovator who knows how to create great content. Additionally, you may produce and host a daily program. We&rsquo;re looking for someone who embraces new technology and craves the chance to try something different. If you thrive being live, enjoy showcasing your warmth and personality and can ad-lib with the best of them, this job&rsquo;s for you.</div><div></div><div>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</div><ul><li><div>
Works in concert with the News Managers to create daily live reports from fun and exciting locations across the greater Chicago area. This includes pitching story ideas, setting up shoots and interviews and effectively communicating plans with producers.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Works in concert with the News Management to develop concepts for scheduled streaming programs designed to maximize audience for the station&rsquo;s content.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Crafts compelling local content to be delivered via the station&rsquo;s platforms.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Comfortable in utilizing technology to execute streaming of pre-produced program content</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Monitors incoming video feeds and stories of high local interest in conjunction with Assignment Editors.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Appears on camera to host and introduce scheduled streaming programs; ability to host and narrate live coverage of breaking news and scheduled news events presented in full on the station&rsquo;s platforms.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Participates in discussions about content strategy and planning for the station&rsquo;s coverage.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Ensures that all content meets the editorial standards of the FOX 32 newsroom</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Performs other duties as assigned</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Must be flexible in scheduling</div></li></ul><div>
EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE USED:</div><ul><li><div>
Microsoft Office</div></li><li><div>
iNews or similar newsroom computer system</div></li><li><div>
BitCentral</div></li><li><div>
Tricaster or similar video production/switching platform</div></li><li><div>
TVU Channel or similar video program content management platform</div></li><li><div>
Adobe Premiere Pro or similar non-linear editing system</div></li><li><div>
Content Management Systems designed to publish stories on the station website</div></li><li><div>
Proficient in YouTube, Meta, Tik Tok and other social media platforms</div></li></ul><div>
QUALIFICATIONS:</div><ul><li><div>
A minimum of 2+ years&rsquo; experience working as a reporter and/or anchor in a medium or large market preferred. College degree in communications/journalism or related field preferred. Good news judgment and knowledge of fair and accurate journalism practices. Ability to tell stories, ask good probing questions in Q&amp;A with reporters and ad-lib effectively. Strong writing skills and thorough knowledge of current events. Excellent people and communication skills; must be a team player.</div></li><li><div>
Must possess strong language skills, be proficient in English grammar, spelling and punctuation and must be able to utilize conversational broadcast copy style efficiently under daily deadline pressure</div></li><li><div>
Proficiency with video production technology, including non-linear editing and video switching tools</div></li><li><div>
Strong editorial judgment required</div></li><li><div>
Excellent on-camera delivery and communication skills required</div></li><li><div>
Self-starter with the ability to work productively while working independently</div></li><li><div>
Able to prioritize and work under daily deadline pressure</div></li><li><div>
Prior producing and editing skills a plus</div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><i>
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.</i></div><div></div>
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $50.00-62.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.<div></div><div><div>
View more detail about FOX Benefits.</div></div></div>

News Reporter

Univision Communications Inc

<div><div><b>JOB TITLE:</b> Photographer/Editor - seasonal</div><div><b>
LOCATION:</b> Chicago, IL</div><div></div><div><b>
ABOUT THE ROLE &amp; TEAM:</b></div><div></div><div><b>
News Department </b>at <b>Univision Chicago </b>is looking for a seasonal <b>Photographer/editor </b>to join our team!</div><div>
Univision Chicago, has an immediate opening for a seasonal part-time photographer/editor. This position will be responsible for shooting and editing for the station&rsquo;s newscasts. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: shooting, editing, daily newsgathering, and reporting as well as appearances at community and station events in a fast-paced, extremely competitive market.</div><div></div><div><b>
ABOUT YOU:</b></div><div>
Our photographers work hand in hand with reporters and producers. They produce and report news stories using non-linear editing equipment, camaras, phones, gopro and related broadcasting equipment and newsroom computer systems. We are looking for a passionate storyteller. Willing to work in a deadline driven environment.</div><div></div><div><b>
YOUR DAY-DAY:</b> (aka Responsibilities)</div><ul><li>
Go to news sites in all types of weather and capture newsworthy events as they happen.</li><li>
Be able to work closely with our Reporters to produce compelling, significant stories.</li><li>
Editing video for daily news coverage, special projects, and sweep period pieces using Adobe Premiere and other non-linear editing software</li><li>
Taking in news feeds from news bureaus and various news organizations</li><li>
Collaborating with anchors, reporters, and producers on video elements of newscasts</li><li>
Meeting daily deadlines in a high-energy working environment</li><li>
Covering specialized consumer content, day-to-day news stories and long-term assignments</li><li>
Maintain assigned photography gear and vehicles and operate in a safe manner</li><li>
Work well with P2 and XD cameras to shoot interviews and general footage.</li><li>
Establish a good working-relationship with newscast producers and co-anchors to ensure a well-paced, accurate and informative broadcast.</li><li>
Must be a strong and fast writer and have solid news judgment as a Producer.</li><li>
Attend and participate in off-site company-sponsored and community events as assigned by station management.</li></ul><div></div><div><b>
YOU HAVE:</b> (aka Qualifications)</div><div><b>
Required Skills &amp; Experience</b></div><ul><li>
Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills both written and oral</li><li>
A thorough knowledge of all ENG practices is required.</li><li>
Must have working knowledge of television news photography and technology</li><li>
Must be able to shoot with P2 and XD Cameras, and edit under deadline pressure</li><li>
Be able to lift and carry broadcast video equipment (approximately 45 pounds), and have manual dexterity in use of keyboard, video editing equipment (linear and non-linear) video machines, server-based video editing and playback systems and other broadcast equipment. Avid and Adobe CS Suite required</li><li>
Must have and maintain a good driving record and a valid driver&rsquo;s license, along with the ability to drive daily</li><li>
Personal computer experience required, including non-linear editing equipment</li></ul><div></div><div><b>
Desired Skills &amp; Experience</b></div><ul><li>
Experience in broadcast news in Spanish language broadcasting as reporter or photographer/editor</li><li>
Needs to be able to work on tight deadlines, with a reporter or independently</li><li>
Able to improvise when situation warrants</li><li>
Valid driver&rsquo;s license and clean driving record</li><li>
Familiar with the Chicago area</li><li>
Skills to be a problem solver</li><li>
Creative with strong sense of community involvement for unique story ideas</li><li>
Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays</li><li>
Must be able to multi-task, work well under extreme pressure, and communicate effectively</li></ul><div><b>
Physical Requirements</b></div><ul><li> Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds</li></ul><div></div><div><b>
Eligibility Requirements</b></div><ul><li>
Must be willing to work from office in Chicago, IL</li><li>
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States</li></ul><div></div><ul><li><b>This position will require the employee to be a member or join NABET-CWA</b></li></ul><div><b><br>
Base hourly pay</b> - $24.57 &ndash; $25.43</div><div></div><div>
TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.</div></div>

Photographer and Editor - Seasonal

CBS News and Stations

<p></p><div><div><b>PURPOSE OF POSITION:</b><br>
Looking for an innovative and detailed-oriented producer who can conceive, edit, and execute sportscasts with a strong knowledge and passion for Chicago sports.</div><div><b><br>
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:</b></div><ul><li>
Work under deadline demands to help build compelling segments for a virtual reality studio in collaboration with other sports producers, anchors/reporters.</li><li>
Prepare, coordinate, and edit material for daily sportscasts.</li><li>
Develop enterprising story ideas and segments.</li><li>
Proficient non-linear editing skills and sports scripting writing.</li><li>
Field produce, as needed.</li><li>
Must be knowledgeable in digital/social media platforms and ability to add to station strategies.</li><li>
Log televised sports events and interviews.</li><li>
Maintain an unequivocal commitment to accuracy, fairness and ethics.</li><li>
Other duties, as assigned.</li></ul><div><b><br>
CORE COMPETENCIES:</b></div><ul><li>
Creative, organized, and ability to work in a team atmosphere.</li><li>
Line producing skills.</li><li>
Experience with non-linear editing is a must. Edius edit system knowledge, a plus.</li><li>
Experience with non-linear shooting, a plus.</li><li>
Must have strong knowledge of Chicago-area sports and history.</li></ul><div><b><br>
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:</b></div><ul><li>
Three years of experience as TV sports producer and editor, preferably in top 20 market</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in journalist or similar field.</li><li>
Ability to work flexible schedule and irregular hours.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</b></div><div>
Hourly Pay Range: $31.25 - $41.36 per hour</div><div>
The hiring range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington State, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.</div><p></p><p><br>
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation&rsquo;s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations&rsquo; top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News&rsquo; streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today&rsquo;s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.</p><p></p><p><br>
Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting&rsquo;s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.</p><p></p><p><br>
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.</p><p></p><p><br>
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.</p><p></p><p><br>
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.</p></div>

Sports Producer (per diem)

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 We are seeking a performance-driven Assignment Editor to help drive daily news coverage in Chicago. This role is central to identifying stories, advancing investigations, and coordinating breaking news coverage across the newsroom. The ideal candidate is persistent, organized, and motivated to find answers.
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 CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation&rsquo;s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations&rsquo; top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News&rsquo; streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today&rsquo;s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.
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 Hiring Salary Range: $60,000.00 - 70,000.00.
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 The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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   An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount&rsquo;s most dynamic teams.
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 At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
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 If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
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Assignment Editor

<div><div><b>OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY</b></div>
Fox TV Stations<div></div>
FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network&rsquo;s national content.<div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
JOB DESCRIPTION</b></h2><div>
Fox News 32 is seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and creative Video Editor to join our team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, solution-oriented, and a team player, with the flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, early mornings, and overnights. The ability to shoot video is a plus but not required and a willingness to learn other broadcast related skills.</div><div></div><div><b>
Key Responsibilities:</b></div><ul><li>
Create broadcast-quality content quickly in a live environment with a keen eye for detail.</li><li>
Transform raw video into news packages, features, and show opens.</li><li>
Develop graphics that enhance the news story.</li><li>
Operate efficiently on non-linear edit platforms like Adobe Premiere, or Final Cut Pro.</li><li>
Prioritize assignments and adhere to deadlines.</li></ul><div></div><div><b>
Qualifications:</b></div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.</li><li>
Minimum of 3 years of experience in non-linear editing using Adobe Premiere Pro.</li><li>
Strong passion for news.</li><li>
Proven news editorial judgment and broadcast experience.</li><li>
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and After Effects.</li><li>
Familiarity with iNews or similar newsroom applications.</li><li>
Excellent time management skills.</li><li>
Ability to collaborate effectively with producers.</li><li>
Capable of taking direction and working independently.</li><li>
Interest and ability in technical troubleshooting.</li><li>
Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overnights.</li><li>
Prior news shooting experience preferred</li><li>
Familiarity with editing long form content</li><li>
Prior news shooting experience preferred</li><li>
Familiarity with editing long form content</li></ul><div></div><div>
If you are a creative and dynamic individual with a passion for news and the skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.</div><div></div><div><i>
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.</i></div><div></div>
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $31.00-48.67 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.<div></div><div><div>
View more detail about FOX Benefits.</div></div></div>

Technician

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

<div><div>We&rsquo;re looking for an Associate Producer who thrives in a fast‑paced newsroom and is excited to help build compelling, competitive newscasts for Chicago and its surrounding communities. If you love collaboration, value feedback, and understand that strong television news is a true team sport &mdash; especially when news doesn&rsquo;t stop on weekends or during off‑hours &mdash; we want to meet you.</div><div></div><div>
This role works closely with Producers, Directors, Anchors, Reporters, and Digital teams to stack, write, and edit video for daily newscasts and local programming. You&rsquo;ll play a key role in shaping our storytelling, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strong visual presentation under deadline pressure.</div><div><b>
Responsibilities:</b></div><ul><li>
Assist with multiple production needs across broadcast and digital platforms</li><li>
Stack, write, and edit content for multiple newscasts during a shift</li><li>
Collaborate with reporters on scripts, packages, and live shots</li><li>
Contribute to editorial decision‑making, including graphics and visual elements, particularly during breaking news</li><li>
Research stories using the internet, video archives, and newsroom resources</li><li>
Help showcase big stories in a clear, compelling, and visually engaging way</li><li>
Edit video and assist in producing new or expanded newscasts</li><li>
Post stories and segments to digital platforms as assigned</li><li>
Serve as a fill‑in Producer when needed</li><li>
Always maintain ethical journalism practices and newsroom content standards</li></ul><div></div><div><b>
Requirements:</b></div><ul><li>
Minimum of three (3) years of newsroom experience in a television news environment</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/Film, or equivalent experience</li><li>
Strong writing skills with excellent grammar, attention to detail, and sound news judgment</li><li>
Ability to work under deadline pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously</li><li>
Strong understanding of visual, written, and verbal storytelling</li><li>
Ability to collaborate effectively with producers, reporters, anchors, photographers, digital, production, and engineering teams</li><li>
Strong sense of journalistic integrity and understanding of audience needs and expectations</li><li>
Knowledge of brand‑building directives and newsroom standards</li><li>
A team‑first mindset with a willingness to learn, adapt, and support the newsroom</li><li>
Flexibility to work weekends and varied shifts as newsroom demands require</li></ul><div></div><div><b>
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SALARY RANGE: </b>$60K - $70K Annualized - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level</div><div></div><div><b>
Benefits: </b>Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.</div></div><div></div>

Associate Producer

WBEZ Chicago

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 Chicago Public Media is one of the nation&rsquo;s largest local nonprofit news organizations. Home to WBEZ 91.5FM, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Vocalo. Chicago Public Media reaches more than 3.3 million people weekly across broadcast, print, and digital platforms. As a mission-driven organization, we aspire to be the most trusted news source Chicagoans turn to for understanding the people, events, and ideas shaping our community.
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 Chicago Public Media is a 100% community-funded newsroom powered by nearly 97,000 members whose support makes our journalism possible. This sustained community investment helped drive nationally recognized work in 2025, including 29 awards from esteemed organizations, including the Public Media Journalists Association, the Edward R. Murrow Awards, and the National Association of Black Journalists.
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 We believe independent journalism is essential to a healthy democracy and that access to objective, fact-based news is a right for every citizen. We serve the public interest by creating diverse content that informs and enriches our community, supported by a dedicated staff of approximately 250 professionals.
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 For more information, please see the Chicago Public Media Annual Report.
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 The Audience Editor is within an operations role on the audience team and is responsible for working across the newsroom to connect and engage our audiences with our journalism, radio shows and audio content across platforms. This person will work with audience specialists, reporters and editors to adapt, create and edit WBEZ and Sun-Times original reporting and content into formats that best align with audience behaviors and platform best practices, including but not limited to web-based article formats, social posts, vertical video content, SEO, audio playlists, web displays, SMS initiatives, push alerts, special newsletters and experimentation with emerging platforms.
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 Audience work sits at the intersection of journalism, analytics and community engagement, ensuring our journalism reaches the right people at the right time, in the right format. At the core of the role is an understanding of audience behavior, digital best practices and platform strategy. This must all be done while upholding strong editorial standards and ensuring quality. With that in mind, this is not a marketing role. Editorial experience is a must.
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 Tasks for this fast-paced, newsroom position could also include but is not limited to:
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   Work with the audience team and newsroom to adapt and edit content into multiple formats (e.g., trending articles, TikToks, Instagram carousels, creative layouts, interactive displays).
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   Provide clear edits and feedback to audience team members and digital producers at every stage of the process, from ideation to distribution to follow-up engagement.
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   Work with radio talk shows and newscast teams on adaptive content and aligning listening behaviors with content distribution tactics.
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   Manage audience tactics in breaking news situations and major coverage events (e.g., editing live blogs, live streaming radio shows, supporting reporters in live coverage).
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   Work with enterprise editors to set social publishing schedules for major projects and tentpole editorial events.
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   Review SEO, homepage curation, push notification workflows, and perform as needed copy edits.
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   Monitor insights and adapt tactics based on data, audience behavior, and trends.
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   Share informed feedback with the newsroom, including best practices and industry innovations, and platform changes.
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   Experiment with engagement platforms and tools (e.g., quizzes, crosswords, Instagram Stories, Reddit AMAs, SMS).
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   Assist with social distribution across flagship properties, particularly during breaking news, priority coverage or low-capacity moments.
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   Contribute to audience strategy by participating in and encouraging discussion of innovative industry trends.
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   Mentor audience specialists and train new staff, freelancers, contractors and newsroom colleagues on audience tactics.
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  Minimum Qualifications
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 We are looking for a collaborative leader who is detail-oriented, highly organized, a clear communicator and insights-driven, with demonstrated editorial judgement. Along with:
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   A minimum of four years working in an audience, digital, or editor role at a deadline driven news outlet or public media station.
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   Experience working in a Content Management System (CMS) with demonstrated digital media production skills (e.g. Brightspot, WordPress, Arc or an equivalent news CMS).
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   Demonstrated platform knowledge and usage of the following social media sites including but not limited to, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
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   Proficiency in using a social scheduling and publishing tool (e.g. Marfeel, SocialFlow, HootSuite or equivalent).
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   Proficiency using Google products.
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   Ability to read and interpret audience data using insights tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Parsley, Marfeel, SimilarWeb or an equivalent tool)
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   Strong writing skills with an understanding of AP style and demonstrated ability to adapt style and tone to platforms and audiences.
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  Preferred Qualifications
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 The following is preferred, but not required skills and experience:
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   Experience working with building audiences around audio content.
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   Experience organizing live, online events for example a Reddit AMA, YouTube livestream, Twitch stream, live blog or another equivalent experience.
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   CSS and/or HTML coding experience.
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   Familiarity with vertical video and livestreaming video and/or audio.
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   Familiarity with WBEZ and Sun-Times social platforms, written stories, and audio content.
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   Knowledge of Chicago and the surrounding region.
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   An enthusiastic news consumer.
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  Schedule
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 The Audience Editor is a shift based role, Mondays through Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. There may be news events, schedule changes or coverage needs that would require a schedule change to best meet the needs of the newsroom, which could include weekend and evening work.
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  Education
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in journalism, communications, humanities or related field
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  Compensation
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 The expected pay range for this position is $86,700 to $105,000 per ANNUM.
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 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.
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  Working at Chicago Public Media
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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  Our benefits include
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 a competitive salary and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, and a commuter benefits plan.
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  Chicago Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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 and we actively seek and welcome people from all backgrounds, orientations, and life experiences to join our team.
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  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.
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Audience Editor

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