Deputy Sr. Content Editor

The Chicago Tribune is seeking an editor/reporter for its emerging news desk. The role includes jumping on news developments, including crime, commuting issues, weather and lighter fare, and working with the desk's reporters to report and edit stories to post online. As a deputy senior content editor, the position also entails monitoring AP wire and social platforms for stories that have a compelling Chicagoland angle, attending news desk meetings and helping to develop the desk's page one offerings. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, a team player, possess good news judgment, write cleanly, multi-task, and maintain a commitment to accuracy while working quickly. The role also entails keeping an eye on what is driving audience interest and best SEO and headline practices. Experience covering police and criminal justice is a plus. Tribune Publishing is committed to hiring people with diverse backgrounds, voices and visions. Be yourself. Bring yourself. Because that’s the only way we will deliver on our mission 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. Join us.