Current journalism job openings in the Chicago area and beyond. Want to promote an opportunity on your team? Email job listings to chcjobfile@gmail.com.
Last updated: Sept. 4, 2026
CHICAGO AREA
Rotary magazine, the official publication of Evanston-based Rotary International, is hiring an editor. Must have at least 10 years of editorial experience. Salary range is $81,000 – $90,000 a year. Apply here.
General assignment reporter | Chicago Sun-Times. Must have at least two years of professional experience. Pay range is $60,000 to $65,500 a year, plus benefits. Apply here.
NEWSWELL Chicago is looking for Staff Reporter candidates for positions opening in the Greater West Side (Chicago West Side and the western suburbs) Government coverage, Opportunities for longer feature stories available. Must have at least three years of reporting experience, Salary is $51,500, plus benefits. Apply here.
Southwest Messenger Press newspapers is hiring a part-time editor. Three days a week, hours flexible, but must be spent in office in Midlothian. Call 708-388-2425 or email to apply
Injustice Watch | Editor-in-Chief.Must have at least five years of newsroom management experience and “a track record of producing and editing impactful, community-centered journalism.” Salary range is $125,000 to $145,000 a year, plus benefits. Application deadline is Sept. 30, but they are encouraging folks to apply by Sept. 15. Either way, apply here.
WGN-TV | Sports anchor Most have at least five years of experience reporting on sports for television. Salary range is $110,000 to $150,000 a year, plus benefits. Apply here.
NEWSWELL Chicago | Audience Manager. Will be responsible for maintaining and growing digital audience for all four newspapers and verticals across newsletters, social media, websites and emerging platforms. Pay range is $60,000 to $70,000 a year. Apply here.
O’Rourke Media is hiring a community editor/reporter for three of its five DuPage County newspapers – the Elmhurst Independent, Lombardian, and Villa Park Review. 75% of the job involves the reporting, the rest is editing press releases/stringer content. Send resume, cover letter and sample clips to CEO/Owner Jim O’Rourke.
WBEZ | AM Editor Must have four years of editorial experience. Salary range $90,168 to $100,000 a year, plus benefits. Apply here.
Chicago Public Media | Editorial Operations Associate supports the Chicago Public Media newsroom staff in the administrative aspects of their work, including budgets and expenses, contracts, tools, subscriptions and more. Working closely with the Editorial Operations Manager, the associate acts as a liaison between the newsroom and non-content teams such as finance and legal, as well as external vendors or contributors. They also support internal initiatives related to staff development and workplace culture.. Apply here.
NEWSWELL Chicago | Executive Editor. Will handle the editorial aspects of the newsroom that includes Austin Weekly News, Forest Park Review, Riverside-Brookfield Landmark and Wednesday Journal (of Oak Park and River Forest). Must have 10+ years of journalism experience, including “meaningful newsroom leadership experience.” Salary range $90.000-$120,000 a year. Apply here.
CAN-TV | Production Manager. Must have 3-5 years of production experience. Apply here.
Journal & Topics Newspapers | Part-time GA Reporter. Will include some night meeting coverage. Email resume and sample clips to managing editor Tom Wessell.
ILLINOIS
Effingham Daily News |.General Assignment Reporter | A journalism degree and some daily newspaper experience preferred, vehicle and clean driving record required. Email cover letter, resume, references, story clips and photos to editor Jeff Long.
Pana News Palladium | Local News correspondent. Call editor Susan McGrath, at 217-562-2111
MIDWEST
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | education reporter who will cover higher education. Must have at least three years of journalism experience. Apply here.
REMOTE-FRIENDLY JOBS
Surround Sound Local News | AI Local News Producer who’s equal parts journalist, engagement lead, and AI-native, to help launch new sites and be the quality-control editor between AI-generated output and what deserves to be published. Learn more and apply here.
EDUCATION/INTERNSHIPS
Illinois State University | Creative Director of Social Media is responsible for helping to manage social media channels and creating content for key publications, such as the alumni magazine, departmental communications pieces, and online platforms. Apply here.
ABOUT THE JOB FILE
JobFile lists job openings and internships in news, public relations, and journalism education, with a focus on opportunities in the Chicago area and the Midwest. The JobFile is updated at least once a month.
One does not need to be a member of the Chicago Headline Club or the Illinois News Broadcasters Association to list a job, which is posted and made available free of charge to all.
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Founded on Oct. 13, 1993, the JobFile was managed by broadcast journalist Bob Roberts until 2025.
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