Reporter

Chicago Tribune CompanyNaperville Park District, IL
208d$20

About The Position

The Naperville Sun is looking for a versatile general assignment reporter to cover the news-rich Naperville area. We're searching for an aggressive reporter and skilled writer capable of juggling breaking news assignments with compelling enterprise and trend pieces that resonate with a local audience.

Requirements

  • A track record of executing breaking and enterprise stories that demonstrate crisp writing, creative and insightful reporting and a commitment to serving the public good by exposing inequities and holding the powerful to account
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Proven knowledge of how government works at the local level
  • The ability to develop sources and the goal of becoming an authority on the area you cover
  • Planning and communication skills to keep editors posted on the progress of stories
  • Being collaborative, creative, collegial, high energy and dogged in pursuit of the story

Responsibilities

  • General assignment reporting for Naperville Sun, which covers Naperville, the third-largest city in Illinois, and the surrounding area
  • Respond to breaking news, including crime and other law enforcement-related incidents
  • Cover local government meetings; analyze issues that emerge from those meetings
  • Craft feature and enterprise stories of interest to the Naperville area
  • Take photos to accompany news and feature stories
  • Work shifts will vary depending on news needs, but candidates should expect some night and weekend work

Benefits

  • Hourly wage of $20.44
  • Medical, dental, life and disability insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid time off and select paid holidays

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