Multimedia General Assignment Reporter – Chicago

Cpm; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Media in Chicago is seeking an experienced General Assignment Reporter to cover breaking and feature stories across the metro area, with the ability to discern facts quickly from conferences or scenes and write with a lively voice on cultural trends.

You may contribute multimedia elements and this role may require nights, weekends, and holidays. The ideal candidate has strong reporting and storytelling skills and a track record of accuracy and fair, sourced journalism.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum of experience as a reporter.
• Ability to write in-depth and accurate stories.
• Ability to juggle multiple stories and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to collaborate with editors and reporters.

Responsibilities

• Provide breaking, trending, and feature coverage for the Chicago metro area.
• Report clearly, accurately, and fairly with fully sourced news.
• Work with editors and reporters on breaking news.
• Conceptualize and produce original content independently or on assignment.
• Create high-profile work contributing to public conversation.
• Develop subject matter expertise and strong sourcing.
• Maintain sound editorial judgment and diversity in reporting.
• Meet deadlines and improve audience relationships and impact.

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, or a related field

Job description

Chicago Public Media in Chicago is seeking an experienced General Assignment Reporter to cover breaking and feature stories across the metro area, with the ability to discern facts quickly from conferences or scenes and write with a lively voice on cultural trends.

You may contribute multimedia elements and this role may require nights, weekends, and holidays. The ideal candidate has strong reporting and storytelling skills and a track record of accuracy and fair, sourced journalism.