Deputy Sports Editor: Lead Digital, Video‑Forward Coverage

Chicago Sun-Times; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chicago Sun-Times, part of Chicago Public Media, seeks a Deputy Sports Editor to lead coverage of Chicago sports across digital platforms. You will shape daily priorities, edit under deadlines, and drive storytelling that resonates with fans on web, social, and video formats.

We value strong sports journalism knowledge, teamwork, and a track record of digital newsroom leadership. Evening/weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Experience as an editor in sports is a must.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays as news demands.
• Working knowledge of social platforms relevant to sports audiences, including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and emerging platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead Chicago sports coverage across Sun-Times and Chicago Public Media digital platforms.
• Collaborate with the Sports Editor on daily planning and long-term priorities.
• Edit quickly on breaking news, games nights and major moments to meet standards.
• Drive social-first and video-forward storytelling across platforms.
• Work with reporters and editors to identify high-potential stories and formats.

Education

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

Tools

Video editing tools

Social platforms knowledge

Job description

The Chicago Sun-Times, part of Chicago Public Media, seeks a Deputy Sports Editor to lead coverage of Chicago sports across digital platforms. You will shape daily priorities, edit under deadlines, and drive storytelling that resonates with fans on web, social, and video formats.

We value strong sports journalism knowledge, teamwork, and a track record of digital newsroom leadership. Evening/weekend shifts are required.