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.