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–Block Club/Chicago seeks a. news editor to help guide reporters in their coverage of Chicago’s neighborhoods, understands what Chicagoans care about, from the big to the small is quick at spotting stories of importance to Block Club’s audience, can work with a staff of 24. reporters to ensure stories are accurate/interesting and are filed in a timely fashion. Apply by email telling why you’re best positioned for this job along with your resume, examples of coverage you’ve led and three references to jobs@blockclubchi.org, Put “News Editor Position” in the subject line, please. EOE (10/13)
–Openings at the lllinois Answers Project, the Chicago-based Better Government Association’s Pulitzer Prize-winning investigations and solutions-focused nonprofit and nonpartisan newsroom: State investigations editor who will oversee projects with a state-wide focus. Investigative reporter with at least five years experience who can tackle in-depth stories dealing with government and criminal justice. Apply online at http://illinoisanswers.org. (11/6)
— The Invisible Institute and the Pro Publica Local Reporting Network seek an experienced investigative reporter who can work with staff to report on police abuse/state violence/official secrecy in Chicago and beyond, utilizing experience covering Chicago’s South and West Sides and has the ability to take a leading role in ambitious investigations that help Chicagoans better understand how police policies and police misconduct affect their lives and how they can respond; must be capable of helping to develop ideas/tips/leads into small/medium/large investigative stories and projects, as well as contribute to reporting led by other members of the organization or one of its collaborators; should feel equally at home in telling the stories of people directly impacted by police misconduct and violence with deep care and respect, and in pulling back bureaucratic layers to help readers understand and hold accountable the system that allow the same violence to continue. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the criminal justice system in Illinois and of issues that intersect with policing. Pay $76,924/year For complete details use this form, which includes a series of short questions and a space to upload your resume. A cover letter is not required for this position. People who have experienced policing firsthand are strongly encouraged to apply, and they welcome candidates with a diverse range of identities and experiences. EOE. (10/13)
** City Bureau seeks a Chicago Director for its Documenters Program who can evolve its Chicago flagship program and manage the team; the ideal candidate is excited about strengthening civic life and creating new pathways for participation in the production/consumption/distribution of locally relevant civic information, has a knack for building systems for effective program management, has the ability to strategically innovate and evolve programs, is deeply rooted in communities on the South and West sides of Chicago yet hybrid; apply online at https://www.citybureau.org/chicago-director-documenters-program EOE. (10/13)–
— CBS-owned WBBM-TV, Chicago: Reporter. Experienced per-diem writer/producer (Job #37808). Meteorologist. Weather anchor/reporter. For job details and to apply, go to http://paramount.com EOE (10/9)
–WGEM-AM/FM/TV, Quincy IL seeks a digital content producer to collaborate with the news team, has fresh ideas for digital platforms, can take creative control of your work and maximize support from a market-leading news team. Apply online at https://gray.tv. EOE (11/6)
— Openings at WEEK-TV, Peoria, IL: Digital content manager who is a digital champion — a leader who is ready to win breaking news and severe weather coverage on the station’s Web site/apps/social media/other platforms; must lead/plan/execute a daily strategy including trending stories throughout the market, proactively seek out fresh Web content and be an aggressive Web ambassador in the newsroom. Digital content producer who has strong writing skills and news judgment and has the ability to carry a news story across the Web/mobile/social media; experience working on a news website is preferred. Apply online at http://www.gray.tv. EOE. (11/6)
** Openings at KCRG-TV, Cedar Rapids, IA: Digital producer who will be responsible for writing, creating graphics, editing short videos for the website and social media platforms. Appearances on cable/television/digital platforms/social media as an on-camera reporter should be expected, particularlyhosting regular weather and sports live streams along with breaking news. Apply online at http://gray.tv. (11/6)
–Openings at Patch.com: Editor/writers. Here is its ad: Did a rapacious hedge-fund vulture just take over your local newspaper? Consider a job with Patch, the local news company that’s setting revenue records and plowing those profits back into its editorial team for the fifth consecutive year. We are passionate about local news, and if you are too and you want to work in a positive, supportive, entrepreneurial environment, APPLY NOW to be a local editor at Patch. Ideal candidates for full-time, salaried positions as Patch local editors are tenacious, agile, productive reporters and sharp storytellers. They also are:
- obsessed with telling readers what they need to know about their communities
- productive reporters and sharp storytellers
- enthusiastic, competitive and innovative
- capable of turning a smart, accurate headline
- adept practitioners of social media and SEO
- tech savvy and always eager to learn something new
If this sounds like a job worthy of your talent, APPLY TODAY through our editorial jobs application page. To learn more about Patch, visit this page. Patch is building an eclectic, talented team to match the cultural diversity of our country. Patch offers competitive benefits, a quarterly bonus program, ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, and an equal opportunity workplace committed to providing employees with an inclusive environment free of discrimination and harassment. EOE. (9/10)
— WMBD-TV, Peoria, IL seeks a digital producer (Job #REQ-32795) who can lead the transition from broadcast focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example, provide training in method/processes/tactics and can create and edit original content beyond that which is produced for on-air. Apply online at www.nexstar.tv. EOE. (9/5)
— The H-F Chronicle (Flossmoor, IL) seeks stringers to cover Homewood and Flossmoor for a hyperlocal 24/7 online publication that also publishes a monthly newspaper; experience in covering government and meetings required; must be available to work nights. Three clips and resume to Patty Houlihan, public outreach mgr., at phoulihan@hfchronicle.com. EOE (indef.)
— Industry Dive seeks an experienced senior reporter to provide timely, insightful coverage of the higher ed industry; this includes quick turnaround news coverage, enterprise reporting and more in-depth features analyzing the trends and issues affecting college administrators and staff, as well as work with the Higher Ed Dive team to conceive and execute bigger editorial projects. For full details of openings, and to apply online, go to https://industrydive.com. EOE. (9/20)
— Openings at KCRG-TV, Cedar Rapids, IA: Digital producer who will be responsible for writing, creating graphics, editing short videos for the website and social media platforms. Appearances on cable/television/digital platforms/social media as an on-camera reporter should be expected, particularly hosting regular weather and sports live streams along with breaking news. Apply online at http://gray.tv. (9/26)
— WBTW-TV, Myrtle Beach, SC seeks a digital producer (Job #REQ-32115) who produces/ reports/shoots/writes/edits/feeds news production content specifically for digital and social media platforms in a manner that is clear/engaging/meaningful to wbtw.com and its mobile apps; this position requires some holidays and weekends. Apply online at www.nexstar.tv. EOE. (10/9)