Assistant News Editor

A Night Assistant News Editor will manage the Sun-Times’ news coverage in the evenings, overseeing general assignment reporters, editing stories for print and online, and ensuring timely publication. Responsibilities Editing stories in a fast-paced environment for publication online and in print. Coordinating coverage with our topic desks, and ensuring stories of interest are assigned or reporters are available to work with other teams. Staying on top of breaking news stories and monitoring coverage by other media to evaluate potential Sun‑Times coverage. Regularly reviewing social media, email inboxes and other sources for story ideas, possible sources, and other communications. Working with our audience team to maximize readership with strong headlines, internal and related links, and other SEO‑friendly tactics. Communicating with the print production desk to ensure all stories are moved for print in a timely manner. Keeping in touch with audio editors at WBEZ to identify collaboration opportunities, share sources, and cross‑post stories. Having a sharp eye for spotting typos and holes in news stories. Assisting with the supervisory duties of the wire desk, including maintaining our databases and training general assignment reporters and part‑time staff. Showing mastery of English grammar, AP style, and our internal style guide. Qualifications 2+ years of experience as a News Editor. Ability to work an evening and weekend schedule (Tuesday – Saturday). Outstanding news judgment and experience leading journalists to produce work of distinction and community impact. Demonstrated passion for leading creative daily news coverage. Ability to conceptualize and edit news stories for content, accuracy, pacing, ideas, narrative, and voice. Fluency and enthusiasm for multiplatform journalism. Deep commitment to the highest standards of journalistic ethics and the mission of public media. Ability to articulate your own ideas precisely and concisely – and to cultivate the strong ideas that come from other editors and reporters. Strong relationship builder and naturally collaborative leader. Experience leading and inspiring diverse, inclusive teams to excellence. Knowledge of the Chicago region’s rich diversity of stories, sectors and communities is very helpful. Education Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, humanities or related field. Compensation The expected pay range for this position is $77,214 to $85,000 per annum. Benefits The organization offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, and a commuter benefits plan. Equal Opportunity Statement Chicago Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we actively seek and welcome people from all backgrounds, orientations, and life experiences to join our team. #J-18808-Ljbffr