Journalism Excellence Fellowship: Research & Reporting

Kinsley Power Systems; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

WTTW offers the Minow Fellowship in Journalism Excellence to a recent graduate for hands-on work in research, writing, reporting and producing for WTTW News, wttw.com/news and the Chicago Tonight program.

The full-time, year-long fellowship runs September 2026–August 2027. The fellow will be paid $20 an hour and work a 40-hour workweek, gaining exposure to editorial duties across television, digital and interactive projects, under the guidance of experienced mentors.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate seeking hands-on journalism experience.
• Interest in research, writing and producing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Produce segments by identifying guests, conducting pre-interviews, and cutting video drop-ins.
• Conduct research and support correspondents, hosts, and other producers.
• Field producing, including setting up and shooting interviews and b-roll.
• Create interactive features using traditional and new media storytelling elements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

WTTW offers the Minow Fellowship in Journalism Excellence to a recent graduate for hands-on work in research, writing, reporting and producing for WTTW News, wttw.com/news and the Chicago Tonight program.

The full-time, year-long fellowship runs September 2026–August 2027. The fellow will be paid $20 an hour and work a 40-hour workweek, gaining exposure to editorial duties across television, digital and interactive projects, under the guidance of experienced mentors.