WGN News Writer
About The Position
WGN-TV Chicago is seeking a full-time News Writer to create compelling content across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms. The role is suited to a strong writer who can thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, contribute to live newscasts, and support multiplatform storytelling. Sports knowledge is highly valued, and the writer may assist with sports content, breaking sports news, and major event coverage. The successful candidate will be a versatile newsroom professional able to write, edit, and produce content for multiple platforms. They should bring strong storytelling and news judgment, collaborate effectively, and be passionate about serving audiences wherever they consume content. Sports content or sports storytelling experience is a plus. The position requires joining the IBEW union.
Requirements
- Minimum three years of experience as a television news writer, producer, line producer, or content producer.
- Strong writing, editing, and news judgment skills.
- Experience producing content under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities across multiple platforms.
- Working knowledge of video editing and newsroom production workflows.
- Knowledge of local, national, and sports news.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Must join the IBEW union.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with sports content and sports storytelling.
Responsibilities
- Write and edit stories for television newscasts, streaming platforms, digital properties, and social media channels.
- Edit video and prepare content for broadcast and digital distribution.
- Build and maintain rundowns and assist with daily show production.
- Coordinate live shots and communicate with reporters, photographers, editors, and producers.
- Order and manage graphics, lower thirds, full screens, and other visual production elements.
- Monitor breaking news and update content across multiple platforms throughout the day.
- Assist with sports coverage, highlights, and major event programming as assigned.
- Line produce newscasts or special coverage on a fill-in or assigned basis.
- Contribute story ideas and help identify opportunities for audience-focused, multiplatform content.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance with multiple plan options
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Life insurance
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Job Type
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