What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Reporter Job at Tribune Publishing Company in Chicago position at Tribune Publishing Company?
The Chicago Tribune is seeking a senior reporter with proven skills to take on a key general assignment reporting role that transcends traditional geographic boundaries to provide off-the-news coverage in the suburbs, the city and Downstate Illinois.
What you will do :
- Be a leader in our breaking news coverage, diving into more complex legal issues that touch on criminal and civil law as well as immigration and deportation news and other areas of higher political or social sensitivity.
- Deliver a mix of breaking news coverage and enterprise reporting, both assigned and self-generated, on a broad range of subjects.
- Report solo at times and collaborate on other occasions with a mix of veteran and less experienced reporters and photographers, sometimes anchoring coverage of major stories.
- Help set the news agenda for Chicagoland by uncovering exclusive angles on major developing stories and with your own investigations and other enterprise; this will entail developing sources and digging through documents.
- Work with your editor(s) to execute the needed balance of dailies and longer-term pieces.
What you will bring :
Please include a cover letter, resume, and links or attachments to five clips showcasing your skills and range in the resume section of your application.
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. As the cornerstone of Chicago Tribune Media Group (CTMG), the Chicago Tribune anchors a diverse network of publications, including six daily suburban papers, over 30 hyperlocal weeklies, Chicago Magazine, and digital offerings that inform, engage and connect communities.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
We are people first. Our people are our differentiator. Together, we are reinventing an industry. Transforming the future of media we pride ourselves on sharing engaging stories that inform, inspire, and connect with readers across a diverse collection of trusted local media brands. Tribune Publishing is a leader in local, multi-platform news and information, distinguished by its award-winning, original content and high quality, diversified portfolio of local media assets. We offer local news and information web sites and mobile apps offering rich multimedia experiences across the nation.
Tribune Publishing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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