Reporter

Tribune Publishing • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Daily Southtown, part of the Chicago Tribune news group, is looking for a versatile general assignment reporter to cover the news-rich south suburbs of Chicago. We are looking for an aggressive reporter and skilled writer who can juggle breaking news assignments with compelling enterprise and trend pieces that are important to a local audience.

Requirements

• A track record of executing breaking stories on a tight deadline
• Crisp writing, accuracy, a commitment to fair play, and the ability to tell stories about people that go beyond the statistics
• Insightful reporting and a commitment to serving the public by exposing inequities and holding the powerful to account
• The ability to be collaborative, creative, collegial, high-energy, and dogged in pursuit of the story
• Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
• Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Produce pieces on a regular basis, with the ability to smoothly conceptualize, conceive, and execute big-picture stories that could take weeks or even months to complete while balancing daily tasks
• Cover breaking news and general assignment work for the metro desk and identify longer-term enterprise stories
• Respond to breaking news, crafting engaging feature stories, and examining local issues
• Take photos, seek out opportunities for investigations and projects, and collaborate with other journalists

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• life and disability insurance
• 401k
• paid time off
• select paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed