Assistant News Editor
$77.21k - $85kChicago Sun-Times
Assistant News Editor
Chicago, IL (Hybrid workplace)
The night assistant news editor is responsible for running the Sun-Times' news coverage in the evenings. The editor will oversee the work of General Assignment reporters on the News Desk by assigning them stories, guiding their reporting and editing their news copy for print and online to ensure it meets our standards of excellence. The editor will work Tuesday through Saturday nights.
Responsibilities
- Editing stories in a fast-paced environment for publication online and in print.
- Coordinating coverage with our topic desks, in some cases making sure a story of interest is assigned, or making reporters available to work with other teams.
- Staying on top of breaking news stories and monitoring coverage by other media to evaluate for potential Sun-Times coverage. Regularly reviewing social media, email inboxes and elsewhere for story ideas, possible sources and other communications.
- Working with our audience team to make sure stories get their maximum 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 keep up with planned coverage, look for opportunities for collaboration, 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 and 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. The position is also eligible for an additional 10 percent of the base salary when working a night shift.
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