Beat Reporter, Chicago Cubs

Chicago Sun-Times•Chicago, IL

11h•$61,954 - $72,153•Onsite

About The Position

Chicago Public Media is one of the nation’s largest local nonprofit news organizations, home to WBEZ 91.5FM, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Vocalo. They reach over 3.3 million people weekly across broadcast, print, and digital platforms. As a mission-driven organization, they aspire to be the most trusted news source in Chicago. Chicago Public Media is a 100% community-funded newsroom with nearly 97,000 members. They believe independent journalism is essential to a healthy democracy and serve the public interest by creating diverse content that informs and enriches the community, supported by approximately 250 professionals. The Chicago Sun-Times is seeking an experienced sports reporter to lead coverage of the Chicago White Sox. This role requires a journalist who can break news, deliver insightful analysis, cultivate sources throughout the organization, and connect with readers across multiple platforms. The successful candidate will be expected to travel with the team, produce enterprise reporting, and contribute to broader Sun-Times sports coverage when needed.

Requirements

Experience covering a Major League Baseball beat for a daily news organization is a must.
Commitment to work long hours following the team at home and on the road — and during weekends and holidays
Ability to travel nationally and to Canada
Proficient knowledge of social media, including Twitter and Facebook

Nice To Haves

Experience covering a Major League Baseball beat for a daily news organization
Write clearly on tight deadlines and thrive in breaking-news situations
Produce multiple daily stories with multiple elements (text, photo, video)
Team player with excellent news judgment
Highly self-motivated and self-directed
Commitment to work long hours, following the team at home and on the road — and during weekends and holidays
Ability to travel nationally and internationally
Proficient knowledge of social media, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
Professional working proficiency in Spanish preferred; ability to report and build sources in both English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide factual, accurate, fair and balanced coverage of the White Sox organization — including its players, front office and ownership, and Major League Baseball — plus be versatile enough to help out on our other major beats
Break news, both on the Sox and MLB
Write a mix of stories, including “instant gamers,” analysis stories, and longer human-interest features, including features for the Sun-Times’ innovative Sports Sunday edition
Be the face of our White Sox coverage, both in print and online through podcasts and, in some cases, video reporting
Work with the Sun-Times audience and visual teams to develop video, infographics, and other interactive elements that engage both digital and print readers — with some of these elements to be used to promote stories on social media
Use social media to interact with fans, including during games, and to promote our work