Tribune Publishing
Senior Content Editor
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Job Description
- Req#: R1645
Work with reporters and other editors to set coverage priorities -- a mix of breaking news, enterprise and watchdog stories
Lead our coverage of the most important Chicago Public Schools, suburban and state education news stories
Help reporters dig for the less obvious and for more impactful storytelling
Help reporters deliver clean, clear, accurate, and fair stories, ranging from quick posts online to deep dives
Applicants should be prepared for some night and weekend work
In-depth education reporting or editing experience
A familiarity with Chicago and Illinois issues
A desire to critically examine how well the Chicago Public Schools, suburban districts, and the state are educating their students and serving their diverse populations
Strong news judgment, solid grammar and style awareness, curiosity, and rigorous editing standards
A focus on high energy, teamwork, empathy, a reader focus, and a strong ethical foundation
Candidates who have a track record of strong beat reporting or editing in other subjects and geographic areas for a daily news operation may also be considered
Summary:
The Chicago Tribune is seeking an experienced editor to assign and edit stories
and supervise reporters covering education and other local beats. We're looking for a team leader who will set high standards and who understands how to help reporters reach them, melding journalistic and managerial skills.What you will do:
What you will bring:
Who we are:
Founded in 1847, the Chicago Tribune, is the top source of news and information in the Chicago area and the largest news organization in the Midwest. The Tribune, winner of 27 Pulitzer Prizes, is known for its innovative investigative reporting, insightful coverage of the arts and culture, and community-leading opinion writing. The Chicago Tribune is the flagship publication of Chicago Tribune Media Group (CTMG) which also publishes six daily suburban publications, including the Daily Southtown, Post-Tribune, Naperville Sun, Lake County News-Sun, The Beacon-News and The Courier-News, as well as more than 30 weekly community publications. The CTMG portfolio also includes Chicago magazine, and other digital brands, products and services.
The Tribune is committed to hiring people with diverse backgrounds, voices and visions. Our mission is to provide meaningful journalism to the diverse communities we serve. We hold ourselves accountable for fostering inclusion and opportunity across race, gender, age, creed, identity and experience.
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About the company
Tribune Publishing Company is an American newspaper print and online media publishing company.
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