Editorial Operations Specialist

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

Job summary

The Editorial Operations Associate at Chicago Public Media supports the newsroom with budgets, contracts, tools, subscriptions, and more, acting as a liaison between the newsroom and finance, legal, and external vendors. They work closely with the Editorial Operations Manager to streamline administrative processes.

This full-time, exempt role expects 40 hours weekly, including at least two days at the Navy Pier office, and offers opportunities to contribute to staff development and workplace

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Budgeting

Accounts payable

Communication

Job description

The Editorial Operations Associate at Chicago Public Media supports the newsroom with budgets, contracts, tools, subscriptions, and more, acting as a liaison between the newsroom and finance, legal, and external vendors. They work closely with the Editorial Operations Manager to streamline administrative processes.

This full-time, exempt role expects 40 hours weekly, including at least two days at the Navy Pier office, and offers opportunities to contribute to staff development and workplace