Newspaper JobFile

NEWSPAPERS:  

— The Chicago Tribune seeks a GA reporter (Job #R2264) to join its sports team, working collaboratively with reporters on the major sports beats, as well as carving out a path with features, off-the-beat news and other stories to help the department reach new audiences. Apply online at https://myworkdaycenter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/TPCO/job/Chicago-Illinois/Sports-Reporter_R2264 EOE (1/21)

Shaw Media (Crystal Lake, IL) seeks a Crystal Lake-based enterprise editor who will lead enterprise reporting efforts, collaborate with local editors and reporters, develop a network of reporters/stringers/outside reporters and oversee the company’s editorial pages. Send 3-5 clips and resume to the Shaw Media HR Dept., attn: Editorial editor, Box 250, Crystal Lake, IL 60039.   EOE.  (3/11) 

— The Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle (Flossmoor, IL) seeks freelance GA reporters who enjoy community journalism, including education beat features; the publication pays $50 for basic news and meeting stories, $65 for features and can negotiate other rates for enterprise or special feature stories. Send 3-5 clips and resume to editor@hfchronicle.com. EOE (indef.)

MAGAZINES

— Openings at South Carolina Living magazine (Cayce, SC): Writers who can produce 350- to 500-word profiles of World War II veterans to be compiled in booklet/book form; must have the ability to travel the state to conduct in-person interviews, have a digital camera capable of shooting high-res (300 dpi) images to deliver current images of each subject, have the capability to provide an audio recording of each interview for fact-checking purposes and have a demonstrated ability to tell a veteran’s story through anecdotes and interesting and accurate quotes, all delivered in a short format on tight deadlines; pay is $150 per profile; download the guidelines for the project at https://ecscscliving.box.com/s/fvl1a3m6vn1o0lpq72zs, and be prepared to supply one clip that best demonstrates your ability to deliver on the proje\ct and a short e-mail outlining your qualifications; profiles will be assigned on tight deadlines as veterans are identified; those who excel with this project will be considered for part-time and freelance work with the magazine.  (Indef.)  

SMALL PRINT:

Founded Oct. 13, 1993, the Illinois News Broadcasters Association/Chicago Headline Club JobFile lists job openings and internships in print, online and broadcast journalism, public relations and journalism education, focusing on the Midwest.  One need not be an INBA or Headline Club member to list or access openings, which are posted and made available free of charge to all.  If you know of any openings you may e-mail them to Bob Roberts, WBBM/WCFS, at BoRoWMAQ@aol.com.  All openings Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers unless noted otherwise.  Listings may be edited for brevity.

Send a cover letter unless the posting indicates otherwise, and assume that materials sent will NOT be returned.  The date at the end of listings indicates the drop date, which may or may not be the same as the deadline. A dash following the drop date indicates it is a hard deadline.

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