AM Editor

Chicago Public Media; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,168 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Vacation

Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Retirement Savings

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Chicago Public Media seeks an AM Editor to guide daily news coverage across broadcast, digital, podcasts and print. You will work with anchors, producers, reporters and editors to set the tone for the day’s coverage and organize reporting efforts.

The role is full-time and permanent, with work across platforms and a focus on accuracy, ethics and community impact.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as an Editor with strong news judgment.
• Experience leading journalists to produce work of high distinction and impact.
• Ability to conceptualize and edit stories for content, pacing and voice.

Responsibilities

• Leads daily editorial coverage across platforms.
• Directs editors, reporters and producers to plan and execute stories for web, audio, and print.
• Edits audio and occasional text stories for digital platforms.

Skills

News Judgment

Multiplatform Journalism

Leadership

Editorial Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism/related field

Job description

The AM Editor is responsible for leading Chicago Public Media's daily news coverage across broadcast, digital, podcasts and print. The role works with anchors, producers, reporters, and other editors to set the tone for the day’s coverage, plan assignments, conceptualize stories, structure and help organize reporting efforts.

This is a full-time, permanent placement. Employees in the AM Editor classification may perform work on any or all platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with the editorial team to guide editorial coverage.
• Works with the morning anchor and producer to have the most up-to-date news on the air.
• Directs the work of reporters and producers, and works with the editorial team, to plan and lead execution of daily stories for web and audio, and initiatives across platforms.
• Edits audio and occasional text stories, including digital stories for WBEZ and the Sun‑Times.
• Reports for audio, web and print when necessary.
• Reviews feature and project story pitches.
• Develops and conducts editorial training.
• Helps maintain audio and text standards across platforms.
• Helps manage coverage priorities, including coverage plans for major breaking news events or major events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of experience as an Editor with strong news judgment.
• Outstanding news judgment and experience leading journalists to produce work of tremendous distinction and community impact.
• Demonstrated passion for leading creative daily news coverage.
• Ability to conceptualize and edit news stories for content, accuracy, pacing, ideas, narrative and voice.
• Fluency and enthusiasm for multiplatform journalism.
• Deep commitment to the highest standards of journalistic ethics and the mission of public media.
• Ability to articulate ideas precisely and concisely, and cultivate strong ideas from others.
• Strong relationship builder and naturally collaborative leader.
• Knowledge of the Chicago region’s diversity of stories, sectors and communities is very helpful.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, humanities or related field.

COMPENSATION

The expected pay range for this position is $90,168 to $100,000 per annum.

BENEFITS

Our benefits include a competitive salary and benefits package which consists of medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings and a commuter benefits plan.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Chicago Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we actively seek and welcome people from all backgrounds, orientations, and life experiences to join our team.

The essential functions described above are not all-inclusive and are not intended to create any contractual or other legal commitment. Chicago Public Media may change the content or format of this job at any time in its sole and exclusive discretion without notice.