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: 

Demonstrated experience covering a major sports beat, preferably college sports

Ability to cut through talking points and coach and athletic director speak to tell readers what is happening in college sports

Bring fresh ideas on how to cover a variety of college sports and schools to the table, especially in the larger Big Ten Conference

Work well on their own but, when the needs arise, can work collaboratively with reporters on other beats

Be a fearless journalist who is just as comfortable writing a compelling feature as they are filing FOIA requests to dig out information that universities and other athletic organizations don’t want to hand over

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

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.

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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