NEWSPAPERS:
— The Chicago Tribune seeks an energetic and creative GA reporter (Job #R2422) to help cover breaking news and produce enterprise on the afternoon shift. Some days, this requires running out the door on developing stories; other times, the successful reporter in this role is brainstorming with editors for enterprise. For complete details and to apply online, go to https://myworkdaycenter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/TPCO/job/Chicago-Illinois/Reporter_R2422 EOE. (5/14).
** Austin Weekly News (Chicago, IL) is seeking a full-time reporter. We are looking for a passionate and curious reporter who sees the value in local voices and who understands the power of journalism to inform, connect and uplift a community. This is a community-first role, focused on covering the Chicago West Side neighborhoods with care, depth and a strong sense of place. We are especially interested in candidates who live on the West Side or who have personal ties to the neighborhoods. The salary for this position is $45,000. We’re open to adjusting that range for candidates who bring exceptional experience or unique qualifications to the role. Growing Community Media offers health, dental, vision and retirement benefits, competitive time off offerings, and is a hybrid workplace. Please send a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the role, a resume and three to five writing samples or clips (published or unpublished) to max@growingcommunitymedia.org. EOE (5/31)
** Journal & Topics Media Group (Des Plaines, IL) is seeking applicants for a part-time news reporter position at our downtown Des Plaines office. Must be available to attend regular public board meetings (at least one a week) in the near Northwest suburbs, usually at night. Spot news, feature story assignments and community event coverage are also likely. Experience preferred. Email resumes to Tom Wessell, managing editor, tomwessell@journal-topics.info. (Indef)
— 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.)
**The Kenosha News (Kenosha, WI) is looking for a newspaper reporter/photographer. The reporter’s primary beat will be covering retail, restaurants and the greater business community. This position also will help cover general assignment reporting as needed. New journalists are welcome to apply. We will offer training to the right person. The position requires night and weekend hours. Please include links to your writing and photo samples when you apply at this link.
** The Graphic Printing Company, which operates The Commercial Review (Portland, IN), The News-Gazette (Winchester, IN) and The News Times (Hartford City, IN) in east central Indiana, is looking for an energetic, motivated, passionate sports journalist to join its team. Our next sports reporter will work as part of a sports team that covers 10 area high schools across five counties for our publications. You will also continue to follow local athletes competing at the college level and write about area club sports and activities. This job includes game/event coverage, feature writing, column writing, photography and some page design. (Photography and page design experience are not required.) Salary range is $25,000 to $27,500 for a 35-hour work week with some paid overtime expected. Send your resume and three examples of your work, including at least one example of sports game/event coverage, to Ray Cooney at r.cooney@thecr.com.
** Crain Communications is seeking a meticulous and analytical data editor to oversee the strategy and execution of our lists and data offerings across our regional business publications: Crain’s Chicago Business, Crain’s Cleveland Business, Crain’s Detroit Business, Crain’s Grand Rapids Business and Crain’s New York Business. As a data editor, you will report to the director of audience engagement, working closely to develop and implement best practices in data collection, digital publishing and audience engagement strategies. You will manage a small team of researchers while also contributing directly through your own research. Apply online at this link.
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.)
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