Overview
Beat Reporter, Chicago Cubs Jobs in Chicago, USA at Chicago Public Media
The Chicago Sun-Times is a distinctly Chicago news organization, with a laser focus on telling stories that matter to the working people of Chicago. We are seeking an experienced sports beat writer to cover the Chicago Cubs – a job that will require the successful candidate to break news, get the behind-the-scenes story, effectively use social media, embrace multiplatform reporting, and travel with the team.
Responsibilities
* Provide factual, accurate, fair and balanced coverage of the Cubs organization, including its players, front office and ownership, and Major League Baseball
* Break news, both on the Cubs and MLB
* Write a mix of stories, including “instant gamers,” analysis stories, and longer human-interest features, including features for the Sun-Times’ innovative Sports Saturday edition
* Be the face of our Cubs coverage, both in print and online through podcasts and, in some cases, video reporting
* Work with the Sun-Times audience and visual teams to develop video, infographics, and other interactive elements that engage both digital and print readers – with some of these elements to be used to promote stories on social media
* Use social media to interact with fans, including during games, and to promote one’s work
Skills Required
* Write clearly on tight deadlines and thrive in breaking-news situations
* Produce multiple daily stories with multiple elements (text, photo, video)
* Team player with excellent news judgment
* Highly self-motivated and self-directed
Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field
* Experience covering a Major League Baseball beat for a daily news organization is a must.
* Commitment to work long hours following the team at home and on the road – and during weekends and holidays
* Ability to travel nationally and to Canada
* Proficient knowledge of social media, including Twitter and Facebook
Note:
All candidates must submit at least five samples of work along with a resume and cover letter.
Title: Beat Reporter, Chicago Cubs
Company: Chicago Public Media
Location: Chicago, USA
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