Multiplatform News Writer — TV, Digital & Sports

Nexstar Media Group; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

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, contributing to live newscasts and multiplatform storytelling.

Ideal candidates have strong writing/editing skills, knowledge of local and sports news, and the ability to work under tight deadlines across multiple platforms. Onsite role with union considerations and competitive hourly pay.

Formación

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in television news writing, producing, line producing, or content producing.
• Strong writing, editing, and news judgment skills.
• Experience producing content under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Ability to multitask across multiple platforms.
• Working knowledge of video editing and newsroom production workflows.
• Knowledge of local, national, and sports news.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

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

Writing

Editing

News judgment

Deadlines

Multitasking

Video editing

Newsroom workflows

Sports knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communications or related field

Herramientas

Video editing software

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, contributing to live newscasts and multiplatform storytelling.

Ideal candidates have strong writing/editing skills, knowledge of local and sports news, and the ability to work under tight deadlines across multiple platforms. Onsite role with union considerations and competitive hourly pay.