Sr. Reporter

The Chicago Tribune is seeking a versatile senior journalist who can juggle complex daily assignments with compelling enterprise and trend pieces. Come work with us!

What you will do:

Identifying and reacting to trends in the community and identifying longer-term enterprise stories with a watchdog or public service angle

Create stories to engage our readers and captivate them

Regular shifts will vary depending on news needs but candidates should expect some night and weekend work

What you will bring:

The successful applicant has a track record of executing compelling enterprise and watchdog stories that demonstrate crisp writing, creative and insightful reporting and a commitment to serving the public good by exposing inequities and holding the powerful to account

We are looking for a journalist who is collaborative, creative, collegial, high energy and dogged in pursuit of the story

Interested candidates should include a cover letter, resume, and links to your best work.

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.