What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Reporter Job at Tribune Publishing in Chicago position at Tribune Publishing?
Summary :
The Chicago Tribune is looking for a reporter to join its sports team at the largest news organization in the Midwest. This reporter will be responsible for producing clear and contextualized stories about college sports on and off the field, with an emphasis on teams in Illinois and the Big Ten Conference as well as the occasional national story focused through a Midwestern lens.
What you will do :
- Be a self-directed, experienced journalist who can juggle reporting multiple stories at once and cover college sports at the micro and macro level
- While this person will cover some daily college sports news and the occasional game, the Tribune is seeking a writer who will work independently to develop a cadre of sources and dig deep for unique enterprise stories
- Break news and tell compelling tales that resonate with readers
- Conceptualize, conceive and execute big-picture pieces that could take weeks or even months to complete and do so while balancing daily tasks
- In addition to covering college sports teams and notable athletes and coaches based in our coverage area, this journalist will also be intensely focused on the Big Ten Conference and its role in the rapidly changing major college sports landscape, including NIL
- TV deals and the business impact of sports on the markets
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. As the cornerstone of Chicago Tribune Media Group (CTMG), the Chicago Tribune anchors a diverse network of publications. This includes 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.
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