Editorial Operations & Budget Coordinator

Suntimes; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Media is seeking an Editorial Operations Associate to support newsroom administration, budgets, contracts, and vendor coordination. This is a full-time role working with the Editorial Operations Manager to streamline processes and improve workflow.

This position requires 3–5 years in administrative/financial services, strong budgeting and accounts payable experience, and excellent written and verbal communication; negotiation skills are a plus. Navy Pier office is part of the role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience in an administrative or financial services role.
• Experience with budgeting and accounts payable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; presentation and negotiation skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support editorial operations manager in budget administration for newsroom budgets and forecasting.
• Process newsroom payment requests and assist with contracts for freelancers.
• Assist onboarding or offboarding of newsroom staff and coordinate staff development initiatives.
• Collaborate with newsroom leadership on staff development and training opportunities.
• Coordinate staff conference attendance and training opportunities.
• Support the newsroom internship program and coordination of department meetings.
• Manage shared newsroom resources, accounts, and subscriptions.
• Contribute to other newsroom administration duties as needed.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounts payable

Written communication

Verbal communication

Negotiation

Job description

Chicago Public Media is seeking an Editorial Operations Associate to support newsroom administration, budgets, contracts, and vendor coordination. This is a full-time role working with the Editorial Operations Manager to streamline processes and improve workflow.

This position requires 3–5 years in administrative/financial services, strong budgeting and accounts payable experience, and excellent written and verbal communication; negotiation skills are a plus. Navy Pier office is part of the role.