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Chicago Public Media

AM Editor

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$90K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We believe independent journalism is essential to a healthy democracy and that access to objective ... The AM Editor will work with anchors, producers, reporters, and other editors to set the tone for ...

Synectics Inc

Research Editor

Chicago, IL

$38.19 - $52.72/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

You will be responsible for editing written content including published scholarly articles ... Benefits: Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare ...

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Chicago Public Media

AM Editor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

We believe independent journalism is essential to a healthy democracy and that access to objective ... The AM Editor will work with anchors, producers, reporters, and other editors to set the tone for ...

Mondo

Senior Editor, AI-Search

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible for visa sponsorship * The Senior Editor owns the full editorial workflow, from brief creation to final publish, using a ...

Sourcebooks

Editor - Romance

Naperville, IL · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Editor, Bloom Books and Bloom YA will acquire, edit, and manage both adult fiction and young ... Health Savings Account 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance ...

Sourcebooks LLC

Editor - Romance

Naperville, IL · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Editor, Bloom Books and Bloom YA will acquire, edit, and manage both adult fiction and young ... Health Savings Account 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance ...

A&B Studio

Content Creator/Video Editor

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$60K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Content Creator/Video Editor Experience level: 5+ years Salary: Up to $60,000 pro rata (depending ... Health, dental, and vision plans * Professional development, including industry conferences

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A&B Studio

Content Creator/Video Editor

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$60K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Content Creator/Video Editor Experience level: 5+ years Salary: Up to $60,000 pro rata (depending ... Health, dental, and vision plans * Professional development, including industry conferences

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National Safety Council

Learning Content Editor

Itasca, IL · Remote

$70K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Learning Content Editor is responsible for ensuring the clarity, accuracy, consistency, and ... NSC cares about the safety, health, and overall well-being of our employees. We offer competitive ...

Audacy, Inc.

Part-Time News Writer/Editor - WBBM-AM

Chicago, IL · On-site

$21.80/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life ... Editor: must review incoming news stories from a variety of sources and choose the stories of ...

Audacy, Inc.

Part-Time News Writer/Editor - WBBM-AM

Chicago, IL · On-site

$21.80/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life ... Editor: must review incoming news stories from a variety of sources and choose the stories of ...

The Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.

Production Editor

Tinley Park, IL · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Production Editor, you will manage the outsourced production of primary content and ... G-W prioritizes the health and well-being of our employees by offering carefully selected benefits ...

Goodheart-Willcox Publisher

Production Editor

Tinley Park, IL · Hybrid

$60K - $70K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Production Editor, you will manage the outsourced production of primary content and ... G-W prioritizes the health and well-being of our employees by offering carefully selected benefits ...

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How much do health editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for health editor in Chicago, IL is $38.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.31 and $54.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a health editor do?

A Health Editor is responsible for reviewing, editing, and sometimes writing health-related content for publications such as magazines, websites, or journals. They ensure that the information presented is accurate, up-to-date, and understandable for the target audience. Health Editors often fact-check articles, work with medical professionals, and maintain editorial standards. Their role is crucial in providing reliable health information to the public.

How does a health editor collaborate with medical professionals and writers to ensure content accuracy?

A Health Editor frequently works alongside medical experts, fact-checkers, and writers to ensure all published content meets industry standards for accuracy and credibility. This collaboration often involves reviewing drafts, clarifying medical information, and verifying sources. Editors may also organize regular meetings or consultations with healthcare professionals to stay up to date on best practices and emerging research. This team-based approach helps maintain trustworthiness and compliance with editorial guidelines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a health editor?

To thrive as a Health Editor, you need a solid background in health journalism, excellent writing and editing skills, and often a degree in English, journalism, or a health-related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), SEO tools, and medical databases is typically required, along with experience interpreting scientific research. Strong communication, critical thinking, and attention to detail set outstanding Health Editors apart. These skills ensure the production of accurate, engaging, and trustworthy health content for diverse audiences.
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Infographic showing various Health Editor job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,836 per year, or $38.4 per hour.

AM Editor

Chicago Public Media

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$90K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

About Chicago Public Media
Chicago Public Media is one of the nation's largest local nonprofit news organizations. Home to WBEZ 91.5FM, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Vocalo. Chicago Public Media reaches more than 3.3 million people weekly across broadcast, print, and digital platforms. As a mission-driven organization, we aspire to be the most trusted news source Chicagoans turn to for understanding the people, events, and ideas shaping our community.
Chicago Public Media is 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, including 29 awards from esteemed organizations, including the Public Media Journalists Association, the Edward R. Murrow Awards, and the National Association of Black Journalists.
We believe independent journalism is essential to a healthy democracy and that access to objective, fact-based news is a right for every citizen. We serve the public interest by creating diverse content that informs and enriches our community, supported by a dedicated staff of approximately 250 professionals.
For more information, please see the Chicago Public Media Annual Report.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The AM Editor is responsible for leading Chicago Public Media's daily news coverage across a wide array of platforms including broadcast, digital, podcasts and print. The AM Editor will work with anchors, producers, reporters, and other editors to set the tone for the day's coverage, plan assignments, conceptualize stories, structure and help organize reporting efforts. They will partner with their PM counterpart to ensure strong, consistent coverage for our listening audience.
This is a full-time, permanent placement position. This role will be expected to handle Editor duties on the Newscasts and News Magazines Desk, including planning assignments for reporters and producers, writing newscast stories, collaborating with fellow desk Editors, as well as working across teams in the newsroom. Employees in the AM Editor classification may perform work on any or all platforms.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Collaborates with the editorial team to guide editorial coverage.
  • Works with the morning anchor and producer to have the most up-to-date news on the air.
  • Directs the work of reporters and producers, and works with the editorial team, to plan and lead execution of daily stories for web and audio, and initiatives across platforms.
  • Edits audio and occasional text stories, including digital stories for WBEZ and the Sun-Times.
  • Reports for audio, web and print (when necessary).
  • Reviews feature and project story pitches.
  • Develops and conducts editorial training.
  • Helps maintain audio and text standards across platforms.
  • Helps manage coverage priorities, including coverage plans for major breaking news events or major events.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • 4+ years of experience as an Editor with strong news judgment
  • Outstanding news judgment and experience leading journalists to produce work of tremendous distinction and community impact.
  • Demonstrated passion for leading creative daily news coverage.
  • Ability to conceptualize and edit news stories for content, accuracy, pacing, ideas, narrative and voice.
  • Strong writing skills.
  • Fluency and enthusiasm for multiplatform journalism.
  • Deep commitment to the highest standards of journalistic ethics and the mission of public media.
  • Ability to articulate your own ideas precisely and concisely - and to cultivate the strong ideas that come from other producers, editors, and reporters.
  • Strong relationship builder and naturally collaborative leader.
  • Knowledge of the Chicago region's rich diversity of stories, sectors and communities is very helpful.

EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, humanities or related field
COMPENSATION
The expected pay range for this position is $90,168 to $100,000 per ANNUM.
Chicago Public Media provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the organization reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographical location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Working at Chicago Public Media
At Chicago Public Media, we care deeply about our employees as we know attracting, developing, and growing talent is key to our success and enhancing our impact.
Our culture is one where collaboration, diversity of ideas, and innovation are encouraged. We value colleagues who will enhance our culture by bringing new ideas, divergent experiences, and talents to our dynamic workplace.
At Chicago Public Media we believe dedication to a great workplace includes supporting our employees and their families. As a result, we provide a broad and generous benefits package for employees at hire and in the years to come.
Our benefits include a competitive salary and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, and a commuter benefits plan.
Chicago Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we actively seek and welcome people from all backgrounds, orientations, and life experiences to join our team.
The essential functions described above are not all-inclusive and are not intended to create any contractual or other legal commitment. Chicago Public Media may change the content or format of this job at any time in its sole and exclusive discretion without notice.

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