Chicago, IL · On-site
$60K - $70K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Minimum of three (3) years of newsroom experience in a television news environment * Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/Film, or equivalent experience * Strong writing skills with ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$60K - $70K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Minimum of three (3) years of newsroom experience in a television news environment * Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/Film, or equivalent experience * Strong writing skills with ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$60K - $70K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Minimum of three (3) years of newsroom experience in a television news environment * Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/Film, or equivalent experience * Strong writing skills with ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$60K - $70K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Minimum of three (3) years of newsroom experience in a television news environment * Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/Film, or equivalent experience * Strong writing skills with ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
A bachelor's degree in Journalism, communications, marketing, computer science or related field * 2+ Years of content creation preferably in a technology environment * Proficiency in Microsoft Office ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
A bachelor's degree in Journalism, communications, marketing, computer science or related field * 2+ Years of content creation preferably in a technology environment * Proficiency in Microsoft Office ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$60K - $70K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Serve as a fill-in Producer when needed * Always maintain ethical journalism practices and newsroom content standards Requirements: * Minimum of three (3) years of newsroom experience in a television ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$60K - $70K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Serve as a fill-in Producer when needed * Always maintain ethical journalism practices and newsroom content standards Requirements: * Minimum of three (3) years of newsroom experience in a television ...
Rockford, IL · On-site
$15 - $16/hr
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Life
Retirement
PTO
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience * Fluency in English * Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Rockford, IL · On-site
$15 - $16/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience * Fluency in English * Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Rockford, IL · On-site
$16/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience * Fluency in English * Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Rockford, IL · On-site
$16/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience * Fluency in English * Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Oak Park, IL · On-site
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Retirement
PTO
This is a hands-on leadership role for an editor with strong news judgment, excellent editing skills and a genuine belief in the power of community journalism. The Executive Editor will collaborate ...
Oak Park, IL · On-site
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Dental
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Retirement
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This is a hands-on leadership role for an editor with strong news judgment, excellent editing skills and a genuine belief in the power of community journalism. The Executive Editor will collaborate ...
Oak Park, IL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
This is a hands-on leadership role for an editor with strong news judgment, excellent editing skills and a genuine belief in the power of community journalism. The Executive Editor will collaborate ...
Oak Park, IL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
This is a hands-on leadership role for an editor with strong news judgment, excellent editing skills and a genuine belief in the power of community journalism. The Executive Editor will collaborate ...
$16/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience * Fluency in English * Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
$16/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience * Fluency in English * Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Chicago, IL · On-site
A bachelor's degree in Journalism, communications, marketing, computer science or related field * 2+ Years of content creation preferably in a technology environment * Proficiency in Microsoft Office ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
A bachelor's degree in Journalism, communications, marketing, computer science or related field * 2+ Years of content creation preferably in a technology environment * Proficiency in Microsoft Office ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$90K - $100K/yr
... a 100% community-funded newsroom powered by nearly 97,000 members whose support makes our journalism possible. This sustained community investment helped drive nationally recognized work in 2025 ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$90K - $100K/yr
... a 100% community-funded newsroom powered by nearly 97,000 members whose support makes our journalism possible. This sustained community investment helped drive nationally recognized work in 2025 ...
Chicago, IL · On-site +1
$90K - $100K/yr
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... a 100% community-funded newsroom powered by nearly 97,000 members whose support makes our journalism possible. This sustained community investment helped drive nationally recognized work in 2025 ...
Chicago, IL · On-site +1
$90K - $100K/yr
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... a 100% community-funded newsroom powered by nearly 97,000 members whose support makes our journalism possible. This sustained community investment helped drive nationally recognized work in 2025 ...
... in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field -Knowledge of SEO a plus Employment Type: PART_TIME
... in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field -Knowledge of SEO a plus Employment Type: PART_TIME
Rockford, IL · On-site
We are looking fora teammate who is eager to confirmfacts and report the news in a way that ... Ensures thatallcontentmeetscompany standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Rockford, IL · On-site
We are looking fora teammate who is eager to confirmfacts and report the news in a way that ... Ensures thatallcontentmeetscompany standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
In addition to the MacArthur Fellows Program and the global 100&Change competition , the Foundation continues its historic commitments to the role of journalism in a responsive democracy as well as ...
In addition to the MacArthur Fellows Program and the global 100&Change competition , the Foundation continues its historic commitments to the role of journalism in a responsive democracy as well as ...
Chicago, IL · On-site +1
... in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field -Knowledge of SEO a plus
Chicago, IL · On-site +1
... in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field -Knowledge of SEO a plus
$18/hr
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Vision
Life
Retirement
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A previous internship or related experience in journalism is a plus. * Must have a responsible social media presence. * Must have a desire to win, the ability to reflect on your work and apply ...
$18/hr
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Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
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A previous internship or related experience in journalism is a plus. * Must have a responsible social media presence. * Must have a desire to win, the ability to reflect on your work and apply ...
Rockford, IL · On-site
$18/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
A previous internship or related experience in journalism is a plus. * Must have a responsible social media presence. * Must have a desire to win, the ability to reflect on your work and apply ...
Rockford, IL · On-site
$18/hr
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Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
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A previous internship or related experience in journalism is a plus. * Must have a responsible social media presence. * Must have a desire to win, the ability to reflect on your work and apply ...
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
$75K - $85K/yr
A. degree in Journalism, Political Science, History, Criminal Justice, related field or equivalent work experience required (Graduate degree preferred). Work Environment: * Office environment.
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
$75K - $85K/yr
A. degree in Journalism, Political Science, History, Criminal Justice, related field or equivalent work experience required (Graduate degree preferred). Work Environment: * Office environment.
The Journalism and Media Club sponsor will work closely with the students in the club as well as the student editors that are taking Yearbook as a class. The sponsor is responsible for working ...
The Journalism and Media Club sponsor will work closely with the students in the club as well as the student editors that are taking Yearbook as a class. The sponsor is responsible for working ...
| Aspect | A Stringer In Journalism | Freelance Journalist |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically no formal credentials required, but experience helps | Often has journalism or related degrees, and a portfolio |
| Work Environment | Reports to news agencies or media outlets, often on a per-story basis | Works independently, managing own assignments and clients |
| Employer/Industry Usage | Used by news organizations to gather local or quick news | Used by various media outlets, including online, print, and broadcast |
A Stringer In Journalism usually works on a per-story basis for news agencies, often with minimal formal credentials, and reports from specific locations. Freelance Journalists also work independently but typically have formal education and manage multiple clients or outlets. Both roles involve independent work, but a Stringer is more often a local contributor for a news organization, while a Freelance Journalist may produce a broader range of content for various outlets.
$60K - $70K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO
Posted 15 days ago
We're looking for an Associate Producer who thrives in a fastpaced newsroom and is excited to help build compelling, competitive newscasts in Chicago and its surrounding communities. If you love collaboration, value feedback, and understand that strong television news is a true team sport - especially when news doesn't stop on weekends or during offhours.
This role works closely with Producers, Directors, Anchors, Reporters, and Digital teams to stack, write, and edit video for daily newscasts and local programming. You'll play a key role in shaping our storytelling, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strong visual presentation under deadline pressure.
Responsibilities:
Assist with multiple production needs across broadcast and digital platforms
Stack, write, and edit content for multiple newscasts during a shift
Collaborate with reporters on scripts, packages, and live shots
Contribute to editorial decisionmaking, including graphics and visual elements, particularly during breaking news
Research stories using the internet, video archives, and newsroom resources
Help showcase big stories in a clear, compelling, and visually engaging way
Edit video and assist in producing new or expanded newscasts
Post stories and segments to digital platforms as assigned
Serve as a fillin Producer when needed
Always maintain ethical journalism practices and newsroom content standards
Requirements:
Minimum of three (3) years of newsroom experience in a television news environment
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/Film, or equivalent experience
Strong writing skills with excellent grammar, attention to detail, and sound news judgment
Ability to work under deadline pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong understanding of visual, written, and verbal storytelling
Ability to collaborate effectively with producers, reporters, anchors, photographers, digital, production, and engineering teams
Strong sense of journalistic integrity and understanding of audience needs and expectations
Knowledge of brandbuilding directives and newsroom standards
A teamfirst mindset with a willingness to learn, adapt, and support the newsroom
Flexibility to work weekends and varied shifts as newsroom demands require
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SALARY RANGE: $60K - $70K Annualized - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.
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