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 a general assignment writer, working collaboratively with our beat reporters on the major beats, as well as carving out their own path with features, off-the-beat news and other stories to help the department reach new audiences.

What you will do:

Be a self-directed and hungry journalist who can juggle reporting multiple stories and keeping tabs on multiple teams at once

Work alongside other reporters in the sports department, shifting from team-to-team where the needs are

Strive to develop their own niche in the sports atmosphere, whether it be adding more context to in-season teams or bringing to light gaps in our coverage sphere

Have a collaborative spirit, as well as being a self starter with a wide range of Chicago sports knowledge — both current and historical

What you will bring:

Demonstrated experience covering sports, preferably a major beat

Work well on their own, as well as with other writers on staff

Exceptional news judgment to determine what should be a story today, tomorrow and down the road

We are looking for a reporter who can find the untold stories in Chicago

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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