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–Openings at WBBM (AM)/WCFS-FM, Chicago, IL:  Managing editor of podcasts who has strong news judgment and news-gathering skills, has a passion for local news and audio storytelling, will work to grow audiences across all platforms from the mobile web to social media to smart speakers and can extend the station’s reach by creating and distributing an array of new digital content.  Social media and community editor (Job #2023- 5370) with 1-2 years experience who will report to the Digital Managing Editor, execute on all social media platform that include Twitter/Facebook/Tik Tok/Instagram, pitch ideas and program/write/execute on social platforms, work closely to monitor analytic, help the brand reach its goals, write e-mail newsletters and push alert copy to help drive the cultivation of superfans and overall audience engagement and disseminate content to other media on a Saturday- Wednesday that will likely include evenings. Full-time digital content producer (Job #2021-4136) who has with strong news judgment and news-gathering skills, as well as a passion for local news and audio storytelling; will work with a team to grow the audience across all platforms, from the mobile Web to social media to smart speakers.  For complete job details and to apply, go online to www.audacy.com    EOE.  (5/5)

— 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  (4/2)

                –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  (3/21)

                — WICS-TV, Springfield, IL seeks a digital content producer who will be responsible for crafting engaging content and social media posts that will drive audience engagement and help bolster the station’s digital presence and will consistently look for and create a diverse range of web content from a variety of sources.  Apply online at https://sbgi.net.  EOE   (3/21)

                –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.  (4/16)

                — WMBD-TV, Peoria, IL seeks a digital producer (Job #REQ-29423) 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.  (4/30)

— 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.)

— The not-for-profit Indiana Local News Initiative seeks an East Side Indianapolis reporter who will focus primarily on Warren Township and portions of Lawrence Township, both home to more Black residents than the rest of the city; must identify possible assignments based on the needs of the residents they meet as well as filing articles elevating the voices/questions/concerns of people in their coverage area to the rest of the newsroom, helping to get answers to quick turnaround questions and working with editors/reporters/others in the newsroom to respond to story ideas.  The Initiative is creating newsrooms in Indianapolis (25 employees) and Gary (five employees); and intends to report nonpartisan information at no cost to its audience, headed by former Indianapolis Star publisher Karen Ferguson Fuson, who says “This is public service journalism,” and is serving as board chair of the new organization; partners include the Star, WISH-TV, WFYI-FM/TV and the Indianapolis Reporter. For complete information and to apply online, go to localnewsforindiana.org.   EOE.  (4/3)     

— 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.  (4/3)

— KOAM-TV, Joplin, MO seeks a streaming news anchor/producer who is passionate about the job, is more than a story stacker and wants to work their creative muscles for both on air and online content.  Demo and resume to the KOAM-TV HR Dept., 2950 NE Highway 69 P.O. Box 659. Pittsburg, KS 66762-0659 or apply online at https://KOAMnewsnow.com/jobs   (4/11) 

  
  

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                ** The Investigative Project on Race and Equity, a nonprofit news organization that trains journalists in data-driven reporting and collaborates with news organizations to uncover systemic racism, seeks a part-time Chicago-based training coordinator to manage its internal and external training programs. The training coordinator will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing and managing the Investigative Project’s internal staff training and external training programs for journalists — particularly journalists of color — in partner newsrooms and the wider Chicago community. This individual will work closely with the project director, managing editor, staff, consultants and volunteers to carry out the organization’s training roadmap and to build upon it. This part-time position requires 20 hours per week over 50 weeks. Most work can be done remotely, but there will be occasional in-person meetings and events.  Resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to info@raceandequityproject.org.  EOE.   (5/22)

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— WTMJ-TV, Milwaukee, WI seeks a digital executive producer (Job #JR032494) who can manage all content on local news and information Web site, can execute the strategic content plan, can work with digital content producers, can work in conjunction with news management to coordinate the daily news operations for websites and other digital platforms, can create and edit video strategically designed for social platforms (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok), can monitor Web analytics to assess user experience/site stickiness/engagement on a daily basis, can address issues and evolve the site’s tactical execution plan to grow web page views and unique visitors, can produce the sites’ content to optimize the user experience by being attentive to live Web metrics and user experience best practices and can enhance the news content with outside links/maps/slideshows.  Apply online at https://scripps.com.   EOE.  (12/13)

— KOAM-TV, Joplin, MO seeks a digital content producer who is passionate about the job, is more than a story stacker and wants to work their creative muscles for both on air and online content.  Demo and resume to the KOAM-TV HR Dept., 2950 NE Highway 69 P.O. Box 659. Pittsburg, KS 66762-0659 or apply online at https://KOAMnewsnow.com/jobs  (12/20) 

— Openings at KYTV, Springfield, MO:  Streaming service anchor who values creativity/hard work/enterprise, will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the newsroom, will be a mentor to staff members and can help research stories. Apply online at http://gray.tv.    (12/20)

— WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH seeks a digital content producer (Job #REQ-25523) who  writes/updates/shares stories ranging from local news flips to breaking and nationally trending stories for wdtn.com with the goal of growing website page views and users; must be a passionate writer and leader who takes initiative, thinks critically and independently, strives to be the first person to get real-time news out to the DMA, believes that a DCP’s deadline is always now and prioritizes growing wdtn.com’s web/app traffic while balancing and maintaining journalistic integrity.  Apply online at https://nexstar.tv.  (12/20)

** GoLaurens.com (Laurens, SC) seeks a GA reporter who will specialize in community news that will include business/government/education/features/crime and more, can keep readers informed about what is happening in Laurens County, can handle the social media and real-time publishing that are a part of the daily workflow, is self-motivated, enjoys multitasking and has the ability to complete multiple assignments daily. E-mail your resume with three references, salary requirements and five writing examples to info@golaurens.com.   (12/20)

— WBTW-TV, Myrtle Beach, SC seeks a digital executive producer (Job # REQ-24691) who will manage a team of digital producers, update the local website, curate high-performing content, craft homepage layouts driven by data, and help report news — everything from quick-hit local stories to breaking news and enterprise reports, working on building a loyal local audience by being responsive to real-time web traffic patterns and audience interest while serving as a steward of our brands.  Apply online at www.nexstar.tv.   EOE.   (12/19)

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–Openings at WBBM (AM)/WCFS-FM, Chicago, IL:  Managing editor of podcasts who has strong news judgment and news-gathering skills, has a passion for local news and audio storytelling, will work to grow audiences across all platforms from the mobile web to social media to smart speakers and can extend the station’s reach by creating and distributing an array of new digital content.  Social media and community editor (Job #2023- 5370) with 1-2 years experience who will report to the Digital Managing Editor, execute on all social media platform that include Twitter/Facebook/Tik Tok/Instagram, pitch ideas and program/write/execute on social platforms, work closely to monitor analytic, help the brand reach its goals, write e-mail newsletters and push alert copy to help drive the cultivation of superfans and overall audience engagement and disseminate content to other media on a Saturday- Wednesday that will likely include evenings. Full-time digital content producer (Job #2021-4136) who has with strong news judgment and news-gathering skills, as well as a passion for local news and audio storytelling; will work with a team to grow the audience across all platforms, from the mobile Web to social media to smart speakers. For complete job details and to apply, go online to www.audacy.com    EOE.  (11/30)

CBS-owned WBBM-TV, Chicago: Producer (Job #37668).  Experienced per-diem digital media producer (Job #1443).  For job details and to apply, go to http://paramount.com   EOE  (11/9)

–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.  (11/2)

— 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.)

— The not-for-profit Indiana Local News Initiative seeks an editor-in-chief to create newsrooms in Indianapolis (25 employees) and Gary (five employees); it intends to report nonpartisan information at no cost to its audience, headed by former Indianapolis Star publisher Karen Ferguson Fuson, who says “This is public service journalism,” and is serving as board chair of the new organization; partners include the Star, WISH-TV, WFYI-FM/TV and the Indianapolis Reporter. For complete information and to apply online, go to localnewsforindiana.org.   EOE.  (11/2)

— Industry Dive seeks journalists who can work remotely and fill a variety of positions, including editor and reporter.  For full details of openings, and to apply online, go to https://industrydive.com.  EOE.  (11/2)

— KOAM-TV, Joplin, MO seeks a digital content producer who is passionate about the job, is more than a story stacker and wants to work their creative muscles for both on air and online content.  Demo and resume to the KOAM-TV HR Dept., 2950 NE Highway 69 P.O. Box 659. Pittsburg, KS 66762-0659 or apply online at https://KOAMnewsnow.com/jobs  (11/16)

— Openings at KYTV, Springfield, MO:  Streaming service anchor who values creativity/hard work/enterprise, will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the newsroom, will be a mentor to staff members and can help research stories. Apply online at http://gray.tv.    (11/16)

— WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH seeks a digital content producer (Job #REQ-25523) who  writes/updates/shares stories ranging from local news flips to breaking and nationally trending stories for wdtn.com with the goal of growing website page views and users; must be a passionate writer and leader who takes initiative, thinks critically and independently, strives to be the first person to get real-time news out to the DMA, believes that a DCP’s deadline is always now and prioritizes growing wdtn.com’s web/app traffic while balancing and maintaining journalistic integrity.  Apply online at https://nexstar.tv.  (11/16)

— WBTW-TV, Myrtle Beach, SC seeks a digital executive producer (Job # REQ-24691) who will manage a team of digital producers, update the local website, curate high-performing content, craft homepage layouts driven by data, and help report news — everything from quick-hit local stories to breaking news and enterprise reports, working on building a loyal local audience by being responsive to real-time web traffic patterns and audience interest while serving as a steward of our brands.  Apply online at www.nexstar.tv.   EOE.   (11/16)

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— Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy/Chicago seeks faculty members for staff and/or adjunct teaching jobs.   Send resume/CV, transcripts, contact information for three references and a letter describing relevant qualifications to the Flashpoint HR Dept., 28 N. Clark St., 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602, call (312) 506-0643 or e-mail humanresources@tfa.edu. EOE  (Indef.)

ONLINE:

— Openings at WBBM (AM)/WCFS-FM, Chicago, IL:  Social media and community editor (Job #2023- 5370) with 1-2 years experience who will report to the Digital Managing Editor, execute on all social media platform that include Twitter/Facebook/Tik Tok/Instagram, pitch ideas and program/write/execute on social platforms, work closely to monitor analytic, help the brand reach its goals, write e-mail newsletters and push alert copy to help drive the cultivation of superfans and overall audience engagement and disseminate content to other media on a Saturday- Wednesday that will likely include evenings. Full-time digital content producer (Job #2021-4136) who has with strong news judgment and news-gathering skills, as well as a passion for local news and audio storytelling; will work with a team to grow the audience across all platforms, from the mobile Web to social media to smart speakers. For complete job details and to apply, go online to www.audacy.com    EOE.  (9/11)

CBS-owned WBBM-TV, Chicago seeks an experienced per-diem digital media producer (Job #1443).  For details, apply online at Paramount.com.   (9/7)

–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.  (9/21)

— 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.)

— The not-for-profit Indiana Local News Initiative seeks an editor-in-chief to create newsrooms in Indianapolis (25 employees) and Gary (five employees); it intends to report nonpartisan information at no cost to its audience, headed by former Indianapolis Star publisher Karen Ferguson Fuson, who says “This is public service journalism,” and is serving as board chair of the new organization; partners include the Star, WISH-TV, WFYI-FM/TV and the Indianapolis Reporter. For complete information and to apply online, go to localnewsforindiana.org.   EOE.  (9/12)

— Industry Dive seeks journalists who can work remotely and fill a variety of positions, including editor and reporter.  For full details of openings, and to apply online, go to https://industrydive.com.  EOE.  (9/21)

— WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH seeks a digital content producer (Job #REQ-25523) who  writes/updates/shares stories ranging from local news flips to breaking and nationally trending stories for wdtn.com with the goal of growing website page views and users; must be a passionate writer and leader who takes initiative, thinks critically and independently, strives to be the first person to get real-time news out to the DMA, believes that a DCP’s deadline is always now and prioritizes growing wdtn.com’s web/app traffic while balancing and maintaining journalistic integrity.  Apply online at https://nexstar.tv.  (9/7)

— WBTW-TV, Myrtle Beach, SC seeks a digital executive producer (Job # REQ-24691) who will manage a team of digital producers, update the local website, curate high-performing content, craft homepage layouts driven by data, and help report news — everything from quick-hit local stories to breaking news and enterprise reports, working on building a loyal local audience by being responsive to real-time web traffic patterns and audience interest while serving as a steward of our brands.  Apply online at www.nexstar.tv.   EOE.   (9/7)

— Openings at WMBD-TV, Peoria, ILDigital content executive producer (Job #REQ-20638) who will create multimedia stories for TV/online news platforms/associated social media, can assist with Web posting/site management/video editing/videography/photo and graphics editing and can fill in as a broadcast news producer when needed.  Digital producer (Job #REQ-23126) who can lead the transition from broadcast- focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example; providing training in methods/processes/tactics as well as in creating and editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air.  Digital reporter (Job #REQ-18760) who is a skilled writer, can craft headlines and content that provide value to the audience, can drive user engagement, can use data to make decisions about audience interest trends, can reach out to contacts, can source the Web, can find information on social media to build stories that will be high performing across multiple websites and has a strong knowledge of social media; the ability to take photos and create video is a plus.  Apply online at https://cjproud.com.  EOE.  (8/31)

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ONLINE:

— Openings at WBBM (AM)/WCFS-FM, Chicago, IL:  Social media and community editor (Job #2023- 5370) with 1-2 years experience who will report to the Digital Managing Editor, execute on all social media platform that include Twitter/Facebook/Tik Tok/Instagram, pitch ideas and program/write/execute on social platforms, work closely to monitor analytic, help the brand reach its goals, write e-mail newsletters and push alert copy to help drive the cultivation of superfans and overall audience engagement and disseminate content to other media on a Saturday- Wednesday that will likely include evenings. Full-time digital content producer (Job #2021-4136) who has with strong news judgment and news-gathering skills, as well as a passion for local news and audio storytelling; will work with a team to grow the audience across all platforms, from the mobile Web to social media to smart speakers. For complete job details and to apply, go online to www.audacy.com    EOE.  (9/11)

CBS-owned WBBM-TV, Chicago seeks an experienced per-diem digital media producer (Job #1443).  For details, apply online at Paramount.com.   (9/7)

–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.  (9/21)

— 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.)

— The not-for-profit Indiana Local News Initiative seeks an editor-in-chief to create newsrooms in Indianapolis (25 employees) and Gary (five employees); it intends to report nonpartisan information at no cost to its audience, headed by former Indianapolis Star publisher Karen Ferguson Fuson, who says “This is public service journalism,” and is serving as board chair of the new organization; partners include the Star, WISH-TV, WFYI-FM/TV and the Indianapolis Reporter. For complete information and to apply online, go to localnewsforindiana.org.   EOE.  (9/12)

— Industry Dive seeks journalists who can work remotely and fill a variety of positions, including editor and reporter.  For full details of openings, and to apply online, go to https://industrydive.com.  EOE.  (9/21)

— WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH seeks a digital content producer (Job #REQ-25523) who  writes/updates/shares stories ranging from local news flips to breaking and nationally trending stories for wdtn.com with the goal of growing website page views and users; must be a passionate writer and leader who takes initiative, thinks critically and independently, strives to be the first person to get real-time news out to the DMA, believes that a DCP’s deadline is always now and prioritizes growing wdtn.com’s web/app traffic while balancing and maintaining journalistic integrity.  Apply online at https://nexstar.tv.  (9/7)

— WBTW-TV, Myrtle Beach, SC seeks a digital executive producer (Job # REQ-24691) who will manage a team of digital producers, update the local website, curate high-performing content, craft homepage layouts driven by data, and help report news — everything from quick-hit local stories to breaking news and enterprise reports, working on building a loyal local audience by being responsive to real-time web traffic patterns and audience interest while serving as a steward of our brands.  Apply online at www.nexstar.tv.   EOE.   (9/7)

— Openings at WMBD-TV, Peoria, ILDigital content executive producer (Job #REQ-20638) who will create multimedia stories for TV/online news platforms/associated social media, can assist with Web posting/site management/video editing/videography/photo and graphics editing and can fill in as a broadcast news producer when needed.  Digital producer (Job #REQ-23126) who can lead the transition from broadcast- focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example; providing training in methods/processes/tactics as well as in creating and editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air.  Digital reporter (Job #REQ-18760) who is a skilled writer, can craft headlines and content that provide value to the audience, can drive user engagement, can use data to make decisions about audience interest trends, can reach out to contacts, can source the Web, can find information on social media to build stories that will be high performing across multiple websites and has a strong knowledge of social media; the ability to take photos and create video is a plus.  Apply online at https://cjproud.com.  EOE.  (8/31)

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— Openings at WBBM (AM)/WCFS-FM, Chicago, IL:  Full-time digital content producer (Job #2021-4136) who has with strong news judgment and news-gathering skills, as well as a passion for local news and audio storytelling; will work with a team to grow the audience across all platforms, from the mobile Web to social media to smart speakers. For complete job details and to apply, go online to www.audacy.com    EOE.  (7/12)

— Openings at WBEZ-FM Chicago:  Executive editor (Job #481) who will lead the day-to-day operations of WBEZ’s newsroom and oversee a growing team of editors/reporters/producers, will oversee the station’s daily talk show, Reset, will work closely with the Executive Editor of the co-owned Chicago Sun-Times to identify opportunities for editorial collaboration between their respective newsrooms and will collaborate with other teams and departments, including Community Engagement/the podcast team/programming teams.  For a complete job description and to apply, go online to https://www.wbez.org.   EOE.  (6/5)

–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.  (7/12)

— 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.)

** The not-for-profit Indiana Local News Initiative seeks an editor-in-chief to create newsrooms in Indianapolis (25 employees) and Gary (five employees); it intends to report nonpartisan information at no cost to its audience, headed by former Indianapolis Star publisher Karen Ferguson Fuson, who says “This is public service journalism,” and is serving as board chair of the new organization; partners include the Star, WISH-TV, WFYI-FM/TV and the Indianapolis Reporter. For complete information and to apply online, go to localnewsforindiana.org.   EOE.  (6/29)

— Industry Dive seeks journalists who can work remotely and fill a variety of positions, including editor and reporter.  For full details of openings, and to apply online, go to https://industrydive.com.  EOE.  (7/12)

— WBTW-TV, Myrtle Beach, SC seeks a digital executive producer (Job # REQ-24691) who will manage a team of digital producers, update the local website, curate high-performing content, craft homepage layouts driven by data, and help report news — everything from quick-hit local stories to breaking news and enterprise reports, working on building a loyal local audience by being responsive to real-time web traffic patterns and audience interest while serving as a steward of our brands.  Apply online at www.nexstar.tv.   EOE.   (6/5)

— Openings at WMBD-TV, Peoria, ILDigital content executive producer (Job #REQ-20638) who will create multimedia stories for TV/online news platforms/associated social media, can assist with Web posting/site management/video editing/videography/photo and graphics editing and can fill in as a broadcast news producer when needed.  Digital producer (Job #REQ-23126) who can lead the transition from broadcast- focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example; providing training in methods/processes/tactics as well as in creating and editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air.  Digital reporter (Job #REQ-18760) who is a skilled writer, can craft headlines and content that provide value to the audience, can drive user engagement, can use data to make decisions about audience interest trends, can reach out to contacts, can source the Web, can find information on social media to build stories that will be high performing across multiple websites and has a strong knowledge of social media; the ability to take photos and create video is a plus.  Apply online at https://cjproud.com.  EOE.  (8/31)

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— Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy/Chicago seeks faculty members for staff and/or adjunct teaching jobs.   Send resume/CV, transcripts, contact information for three references and a letter describing relevant qualifications to the Flashpoint HR Dept., 28 N. Clark St., 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602, call (312) 506-0643 or e-mail humanresources@tfa.edu. EOE  (Indef.)

OLDER ENTRIES BELOW:

ONLINE:

— Openings at WBBM (AM)/WCFS-FM, Chicago, IL:  Full-time digital content producer (Job #2021-4136) who has with strong news judgment and news-gathering skills, as well as a passion for local news and audio storytelling; will work with a team to grow the audience across all platforms, from the mobile Web to social media to smart speakers. For complete job details and to apply, go online to www.audacy.com    EOE.  (5/29)

— Openings at WBEZ-FM Chicago:  Executive editor (Job #481) who will lead the day-to-day operations of WBEZ’s newsroom and oversee a growing team of editors/reporters/producers, will oversee the station’s daily talk show, Reset, will work closely with the Executive Editor of the co-owned Chicago Sun-Times to identify opportunities for editorial collaboration between their respective newsrooms and will collaborate with other teams and departments, including Community Engagement/the podcast team/programming teams.  For a complete job description and to apply, go online to https://www.wbez.org.   EOE.  (6/5)

–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.  (5/29)

— 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.)

— The not-for-profit Indiana Local News Initiative seeks to create newsrooms in Indianapolis (25 employees) and Gary (five employees); it intends to report nonpartisan information at no cost to its audience, headed by former Indianapolis Star publisher Karen Ferguson Fuson, who says “This is public service journalism,” and is serving as board chair of the new organization; partners include the Star, WISH-TV, WFYI-FM/TV and the Indianapolis Reporter. For complete information and to apply online, go to localnewsforindiana.org.   EOE.  (5/21)

— Industry Dive seeks journalists who can work remotely and fill a variety of positions, including editor and reporter.  For full details of openings, and to apply online, go to https://industrydive.com.  EOE.  (5/29)

** WBTW-TV, Myrtle Beach, SC seeks a digital executive producer (Job # REQ-24691) who will manage a team of digital producers, update the local website, curate high-performing content, craft homepage layouts driven by data, and help report news — everything from quick-hit local stories to breaking news and enterprise reports, working on building a loyal local audience by being responsive to real-time web traffic patterns and audience interest while serving as a steward of our brands.  Apply online at www.nexstar.tv.   EOE.   (6/5)

— Openings at WMBD-TV, Peoria, ILDigital content executive producer (Job #REQ-20638) who will create multimedia stories for TV/online news platforms/associated social media, can assist with Web posting/site management/video editing/videography/photo and graphics editing and can fill in as a broadcast news producer when needed.  Digital producer (Job #REQ-23126) who can lead the transition from broadcast- focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example; providing training in methods/processes/tactics as well as in creating and editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air.  Digital reporter (Job #REQ-18760) who is a skilled writer, can craft headlines and content that provide value to the audience, can drive user engagement, can use data to make decisions about audience interest trends, can reach out to contacts, can source the Web, can find information on social media to build stories that will be high performing across multiple websites and has a strong knowledge of social media; the ability to take photos and create video is a plus.  Apply online at https://cjproud.com.  EOE.  (8/31)

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             — KSDK-TV, St. Louis, MO seeks a talented and experienced sports anchor/reporter who can  anchor Friday and Saturday evening sportscasts and cover sports news in the competitive St. Louis market, including 5 On Your Sideline, its Friday night high school sports show, and Sports Plus, its Sunday night extended sportscast in a newsroom that takes professional/college/high school/amateur sports seriously with great writing/videography/production for sportscasts and stories; should be a positive problem-solver who can produce compelling daily content for our broadcast and digital platforms; because of backup anchor opportunities, broadcast skills are important, along with the ability to write for the web quickly and clearly.  Apply online at http://tegna.jobs.net  EOE.  (529)  

OLDER ENTRIES BELOW

— Openings at WBBM (AM)/WCFS-FM, Chicago, IL:  Full-time digital content producer (Job #2021-4136) who has with strong news judgment and news-gathering skills, as well as a passion for local news and audio storytelling; will work with a team to grow the audience across all platforms, from the mobile Web to social media to smart speakers. For complete job details and to apply, go online to www.audacy.com    EOE.  (4/28)

— Openings at WBEZ-FM Chicago:  Executive editor (Job #481) who will lead the day-to-day operations of WBEZ’s newsroom and oversee a growing team of editors/reporters/producers, will oversee the station’s daily talk show, Reset, will work closely with the Executive Editor of the co-owned Chicago Sun-Times to identify opportunities for editorial collaboration between their respective newsrooms and will collaborate with other teams and departments, including Community Engagement/the podcast team/programming teams.  For a complete job description and to apply, go online to https://www.wbez.org.   EOE.  (5/4)

–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.  (4/28)

— 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.)

— The not-for-profit Indiana Local News Initiative seeks to create newsrooms in Indianapolis (25 employees) and Gary (five employees); it intends to report nonpartisan information at no cost to its audience, headed by former Indianapolis Star publisher Karen Ferguson Fuson, who says “This is public service journalism,” and is serving as board chair of the new organization; partners include the Star, WISH-TV, WFYI-FM/TV and the Indianapolis Reporter. Apply online at localnewsforindiana.org.   EOE.  (4/16)

— Industry Dive seeks journalists who can work remotely and fill a variety of positions, including editor and reporter.  For full details of openings, and to apply online, go to https://industrydive.com.  EOE.  (4/28)

— Openings at WMBD-TV, Peoria, ILDigital content executive producer (Job #REQ-20638) who will create multimedia stories for TV/online news platforms/associated social media, can assist with Web posting/site management/video editing/videography/photo and graphics editing and can fill in as a broadcast news producer when needed.  Digital producer (Job #REQ-23126) who can lead the transition from broadcast- focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example; providing training in methods/processes/tactics as well as in creating and editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air.  Digital reporter (Job #REQ-18760) who is a skilled writer, can craft headlines and content that provide value to the audience, can drive user engagement, can use data to make decisions about audience interest trends, can reach out to contacts, can source the Web, can find information on social media to build stories that will be high performing across multiple websites and has a strong knowledge of social media; the ability to take photos and create video is a plus.  Apply online at https://cjproud.com.  EOE.  (4/30)

 
             — KSDK-TV, St. Louis, MO seeks a talented and experienced sports anchor/reporter who can  anchor Friday and Saturday evening sportscasts and cover sports news in the competitive St. Louis market, including 5 On Your Sideline, its Friday night high school sports show, and Sports Plus, its Sunday night extended sportscast in a newsroom that takes professional/college/high school/amateur sports seriously with great writing/videography/production for sportscasts and stories; should be a positive problem-solver who can produce compelling daily content for our broadcast and digital platforms; because of backup anchor opportunities, broadcast skills are important, along with the ability to write for the web quickly and clearly.  Apply online at http://tegna.jobs.net  EOE.  (4/24)
 

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