WLS General Assignment Reporter

WLS General Assignment Reporter Job ID : 11694 Location : Chicago, Illinois, United States Employment Type : Full time Job Summary: ABC7/WLS, the ABC Owned Television station in Chicago, IL has an opening for an energetic and dynamic general assignment reporter. The ideal candidate must be a dynamic and compelling journalist, communicator, and storyteller with a passion for uncovering and reporting the facts, and with integrity above all else. They will work collaboratively with producers, assignment editors and newsroom leaders, and report for all platforms and dayparts, including early mornings, nights, and weekends. This full‑time staff position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement with SAG‑AFTRA, and is considered on‑site. Responsibilities & Duties On‑air performance Researching, writing and reporting Basic Qualifications Exceptional reporting, writing and interviewing skills Ability to source and generate impactful enterprise leads, and create impactful content utilizing investigative tools, including data journalism Tenacious in uncovering stories through investigation and research Expert in telling high‑impact stories and in breaking news coverage, demonstrated in the field Report, write, capture visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as owned and distributed digital, streaming and social platforms Active use of social media for promotion and news gathering Demonstrated ability to move the audience between linear and digital platforms Collaboration and self‑starter ethic Ensures all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality Strong commitment to the community, expected to represent the station and participate in various community events Must be open to working early mornings, nights and weekends Preferred Qualifications Minimum 3 years of reporting experience in a large market Knowledge and ability of shooting and editing a plus Required Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, preference in journalism or related field Benefits The pay rate for this role in Chicago, IL is $55.29 to $79.33 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. Equal Opportunity Employment WLS Television, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. WLS Television, Inc. welcomes all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities, and will provide reasonable accommodation related to the application system to the extent that it is related to accessibility of the online application system. #J-18808-Ljbffr