Tribune Publishing
Editorial Board Senior Reporter
Tribune Publishing, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Summary:
The Tribune has a vacancy on its editorial board for an experienced journalist. Opinion staffers function very much as a team with much sharing of duties; it is a small staff and, especially if someone is out of the office, everyone pitches in.
What you will do:Writing editorials, participating in board meetings with local and national figures and candidates for political officeScheduling editorials and some editing of regular columnists and op-ed contributorsProduce 400-1000 word editorials on local, national and international issues quickly and on an almost daily basis, given the size of the staff and the need to write 6-10 editorials a week; rumination time is limitedWe strive to be viewed as the moderate adults in the room and we do pay attention, of course, to historical precedentOur seasonal endorsement process for candidates for political office is an especially crucial part of this jobWhat you will bring:
Collaborative by nature, we are looking for a smart, kind, and good-humored self-starter with a clear sense of what our great newspaper should be saying about our city, nation and worldComfortable with writing not under their own name but that of the paper's institutional voiceWilling and able to follow the board's core principles, which include support for freedom of speech, limited government and free enterprise
To be considered, candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and samples of your best opinion-related 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.
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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The Tribune has a vacancy on its editorial board for an experienced journalist. Opinion staffers function very much as a team with much sharing of duties; it is a small staff and, especially if someone is out of the office, everyone pitches in.
What you will do:Writing editorials, participating in board meetings with local and national figures and candidates for political officeScheduling editorials and some editing of regular columnists and op-ed contributorsProduce 400-1000 word editorials on local, national and international issues quickly and on an almost daily basis, given the size of the staff and the need to write 6-10 editorials a week; rumination time is limitedWe strive to be viewed as the moderate adults in the room and we do pay attention, of course, to historical precedentOur seasonal endorsement process for candidates for political office is an especially crucial part of this jobWhat you will bring:
Collaborative by nature, we are looking for a smart, kind, and good-humored self-starter with a clear sense of what our great newspaper should be saying about our city, nation and worldComfortable with writing not under their own name but that of the paper's institutional voiceWilling and able to follow the board's core principles, which include support for freedom of speech, limited government and free enterprise
To be considered, candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and samples of your best opinion-related 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.
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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