• Job Description

  Req#: 289

  WTTW (Chicago PBS) is seeking a creative and experienced writer to produce engaging, audience-building digital content for the food section of wttw.com. Please note, this is a freelance position.

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  ● Generate and pitch ideas for original content for WTTW’s food vertical, wttw.com/food;

  ● Write regular web stories for WTTW’s food vertical, working with WTTW staff from pitch or assignment to publication;

  ● Write effective headlines and other display copy; identify and obtain companion art such as images or other graphics;

  ● Stay attuned to the restaurant industry and other food-related topics, such as food production, education, history, recipes, and more;

  ● Research and fact-check all content;

  ● Optimize content for SEO;

  ● Meet deadlines assigned by WTTW staff

  SKILLS:

  ● Excellent writing and editing skills; strong communication and pitch skills

  ● Strong interviewing and reporting skills

  ● Demonstrated interest in and experience producing food content that is fun, accessible, and diverse

  ● Ability to meet deadlines

  ● Flexible, positive, and collaborative approach to work

  ● Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Docs

  EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree

  Window to the World Communications, Inc., the parent organization of WTTW and WFMT, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is a core value at WTTW|WFMT. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all staff. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. WTTW|WFMT is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. WTTW|WFMT will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

• About the company

  WTTW, virtual channel 11, is the primary Public Broadcasting Service member television station licensed to Chicago, Illinois, United States.

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