Multiplatform News Writer - Sports & Breaking News

WGN-TV; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid Parental leave

Life insurance

Descripción de la vacante

WGN-TV Chicago is seeking a full-time News Writer to create compelling content across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms. This role thrives in a fast-paced newsroom, contributes to live newscasts, and supports multiplatform storytelling.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of experience, strong writing and editing skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while juggling multiple platforms.

Formación

• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a television news writer, producer, line producer, or content producer.
• Strong writing, editing, and news judgment skills.
• Experience producing content under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities across multiple platforms.

Responsabilidades

• Write and edit stories for television newscasts, streaming platforms, digital properties, and social media channels.
• Edit video and prepare content for broadcast and digital distribution.
• Build and maintain rundowns and assist with daily show production.
• Coordinate live shots and communicate with reporters, photographers, editors, and producers.
• Order and manage graphics, lower thirds, full screens, and other visual production elements.
• Monitor breaking news and update content across multiple platforms throughout the day.
• Assist with sports coverage, highlights, and major event programming as assigned.
• Line produce newscasts or special coverage on a fill-in or assigned basis.
• Contribute story ideas and help identify opportunities for audience-focused, multiplatform content.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

News writing

Editing

News judgment

Multitasking

Video editing

Team collaboration

Sports knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field

Descripción del empleo

WGN-TV Chicago is seeking a full-time News Writer to create compelling content across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms. This role thrives in a fast-paced newsroom, contributes to live newscasts, and supports multiplatform storytelling.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of experience, strong writing and editing skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while juggling multiple platforms.