Assistant News Editor

Chicago Public Media

Chicago, United States
$77,214 to $85,000 py; not specified; medical, den...
On-site
Editing news copy
Monitoring breaking news
Coordinating coverage with teams
The night assistant news editor is responsible for running the Sun-Times’ news coverage in the evenings, overseeing reporters, assigning stories, and editing copy for print and online

Job Summary

  • The night assistant news editor is responsible for running the Sun-Times’ news coverage in the evenings, overseeing reporters, assigning stories, and editing copy for print and online.
  • Responsibilities include staying on top of breaking news, coordinating coverage with topic desks, working with the audience team for maximum readership, and communicating with the print production desk.
  • Chicago Public Media offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, and a commuter benefits plan.

Matching Summary

The night assistant news editor is responsible for running the Sun-Times’ news coverage in the evenings, overseeing reporters, assigning stories, and editing copy for print and online.

Salary

$77,214 to $85,000 per ANNUM; Not specified; Medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, commuter benefits plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • editing news copy
  • monitoring breaking news
  • coordinating coverage with teams
  • AP style and internal style guide

Nice-to-have

  • passion for leading creative coverage
  • strong relationship builder
  • deep commitment to journalistic ethics
  • knowledge of Chicago region

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience as a News Editor
  • Ability to work evening and weekend schedule
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, humanities or related field

Work Rights

Not specified

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