WFMT Digital Writer/Editor
$57K - $65K/yr
This professional will bring to bear exceptional storytelling abilities, a passion for classical ... Develop, pitch, write and produce original feature content related to WFMT programming, classical ...
$57K - $65K/yr
This professional will bring to bear exceptional storytelling abilities, a passion for classical ... Develop, pitch, write and produce original feature content related to WFMT programming, classical ...
$57K - $65K/yr
This professional will bring to bear exceptional storytelling abilities, a passion for classical ... Develop, pitch, write and produce original feature content related to WFMT programming, classical ...
$57K - $65K/yr
This professional will bring to bear exceptional storytelling abilities, a passion for classical ... Develop, pitch, write and produce original feature content related to WFMT programming, classical ...
$57K - $65K/yr
This professional will bring to bear exceptional storytelling abilities, a passion for classical ... Develop, pitch, write and produce original feature content related to WFMT programming, classical ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$57K - $65K/yr
This professional will bring to bear exceptional storytelling abilities, a passion for classical ... KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop, pitch, write and produce original feature content related to ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$57K - $65K/yr
This professional will bring to bear exceptional storytelling abilities, a passion for classical ... KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop, pitch, write and produce original feature content related to ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$57K - $65K/yr
This professional will bring to bear exceptional storytelling abilities, a passion for classical ... KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop, pitch, write and produce original feature content related to ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$57K - $65K/yr
This professional will bring to bear exceptional storytelling abilities, a passion for classical ... KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop, pitch, write and produce original feature content related to ...
Knox seeks an innovative teacher with significant professional experience in journalism. Candidates ... feature writing and reporting, multimedia storytelling, social media, database journalism.
Knox seeks an innovative teacher with significant professional experience in journalism. Candidates ... feature writing and reporting, multimedia storytelling, social media, database journalism.
Mossville, IL · On-site
$95K - $126K/yr
Support system-level feature development and integration. Must-Have Skills * Strong C/C ... Strong communication * Concise technical writing * Problem-solving skills * Ability to work ...
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Mossville, IL · On-site
$95K - $126K/yr
Support system-level feature development and integration. Must-Have Skills * Strong C/C ... Strong communication * Concise technical writing * Problem-solving skills * Ability to work ...
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Schaumburg, IL · On-site
$115K - $130K/yr
... years of professional full stack development experience * Hands-on experience with AWS ... and small feature work independently, with minimal day-to-day oversight * Clear written ...
Schaumburg, IL · On-site
$115K - $130K/yr
... years of professional full stack development experience * Hands-on experience with AWS ... and small feature work independently, with minimal day-to-day oversight * Clear written ...
$85K - $130K/yr
... feature development, streamline test generation, and rapidly prototype solutions. * Write clean ... Technical Requirements * 3+ years of professional software development experience in an agile ...
$85K - $130K/yr
... feature development, streamline test generation, and rapidly prototype solutions. * Write clean ... Technical Requirements * 3+ years of professional software development experience in an agile ...
Schaumburg, IL · On-site
$115K - $130K/yr
... of professional full stack development experienceHands-on experience with AWS, particularly Athena ... bugs and small feature work independently, with minimal day-to-day oversightClear written ...
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Schaumburg, IL · On-site
$115K - $130K/yr
... of professional full stack development experienceHands-on experience with AWS, particularly Athena ... bugs and small feature work independently, with minimal day-to-day oversightClear written ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$85K - $130K/yr
... feature development, streamline test generation, and rapidly prototype solutions. * Write clean ... Technical Requirements * 3+ years of professional software development experience in an agile ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$85K - $130K/yr
... feature development, streamline test generation, and rapidly prototype solutions. * Write clean ... Technical Requirements * 3+ years of professional software development experience in an agile ...
Chicago, IL · On-site +1
$108K - $123K/yr
Feature planning discussions. Conduct UI/UX reviews. Sprint planning. Collaborate with other team ... Write unit tests to keep the source code controlled and bug-free. Help with creating automated ...
Chicago, IL · On-site +1
$108K - $123K/yr
Feature planning discussions. Conduct UI/UX reviews. Sprint planning. Collaborate with other team ... Write unit tests to keep the source code controlled and bug-free. Help with creating automated ...
$80K - $115K/yr
It demands resilience, collaboration, accountability, professionalism, and a relentless drive to ... Proven ability to write detailed requirements documentation and manage project timelines
$80K - $115K/yr
It demands resilience, collaboration, accountability, professionalism, and a relentless drive to ... Proven ability to write detailed requirements documentation and manage project timelines
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80K - $115K/yr
It demands resilience, collaboration, accountability, professionalism, and a relentless drive to ... Proven ability to write detailed requirements documentation and manage project timelines
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80K - $115K/yr
It demands resilience, collaboration, accountability, professionalism, and a relentless drive to ... Proven ability to write detailed requirements documentation and manage project timelines
$80K - $115K/yr
It demands resilience, collaboration, accountability, professionalism, and a relentless drive to ... Proven ability to write detailed requirements documentation and manage project timelines
$80K - $115K/yr
It demands resilience, collaboration, accountability, professionalism, and a relentless drive to ... Proven ability to write detailed requirements documentation and manage project timelines
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80K - $115K/yr
It demands resilience, collaboration, accountability, professionalism, and a relentless drive to ... Proven ability to write detailed requirements documentation and manage project timelines
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$80K - $115K/yr
It demands resilience, collaboration, accountability, professionalism, and a relentless drive to ... Proven ability to write detailed requirements documentation and manage project timelines
Chicago, IL · On-site
$85K - $120K/yr
Partner with engineering and product teams on feature design, ensuring domain considerations are ... Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable leading client-facing conversations.
Chicago, IL · On-site
$85K - $120K/yr
Partner with engineering and product teams on feature design, ensuring domain considerations are ... Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable leading client-facing conversations.
$85K - $120K/yr
Partner with engineering and product teams on feature design, ensuring domain considerations are ... Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable leading client-facing conversations.
$85K - $120K/yr
Partner with engineering and product teams on feature design, ensuring domain considerations are ... Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable leading client-facing conversations.
Chicago, IL · On-site
$120K/yr
Feature Adoption Workshop * Functional Review * Health Check * Expert Assist About You Basic ... Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * The ability to work on multiple engagements ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$120K/yr
Feature Adoption Workshop * Functional Review * Health Check * Expert Assist About You Basic ... Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * The ability to work on multiple engagements ...
Feature Adoption Workshop * Functional Review * Health Check * Expert Assist About You Basic ... Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * The ability to work on multiple engagements ...
Feature Adoption Workshop * Functional Review * Health Check * Expert Assist About You Basic ... Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * The ability to work on multiple engagements ...
... professionals to give constructive feedback to writers with varying styles and subject matter ... Write and edit occasional original communications materials, including news releases, feature ...
... professionals to give constructive feedback to writers with varying styles and subject matter ... Write and edit occasional original communications materials, including news releases, feature ...
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WFMT, Chicago's classical music radio station, is seeking a creative, deadline-driven Digital Writer/Editor to lead the creation and distribution of digital content across WFMT.com and associated social and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will craft compelling multimedia stories and features - with a strong focus on text and imagery - aligned with WFMT's editorial strategy and designed to grow and engage audiences. This professional will bring to bear exceptional storytelling abilities, a passion for classical and related music genres, and a keen understanding of digital content creation, audience engagement, and analytics.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
        Develop, pitch, write and produce original feature content related to WFMT programming, classical music, the arts in Chicago, and related public interest stories.
        Employ a range of storytelling formats with a focus on text and image, but to also sometimes include video or audio to create engaging content and grow audience.
        Oversee the full production cycle from concept to publication: writing, editing, multimedia production, and publishing using an online content management system.
        Write effective headlines, teasers, and display copy to maximize engagement.
        Strategically create and extend produced content for/to WFMT's social media platforms to increase reach, drive traffic to WFMT.com, and support audience growth initiatives.
        Assign and edit additional stories from other staff, interns, and freelance contributors to ensure high editorial standards, accuracy, and alignment with WFMT's voice and mission.
        Maintain and update digital content across WFMT digital and social platforms, ensuring consistency with design and style guidelines.
        Use analytics tools to track content performance and inform editorial strategy.
        Ensure rights and permissions are secured for all content and media assets.
        Research, report, and fact-check all content according to WFMT editorial standards and guidelines.
        Stay current with evolving digital tools and workflows, and recommend improvements where appropriate.
        Supervise interns and support staff as assigned.
        Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
        Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
        Proven experience in multimedia content production (text, image, audio, video)
        Self-starter and demonstrated ability to meet daily deadlines
        Experience with online publishing and content management systems; familiarity with HTML and basic web development concepts
        Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Audition; Premiere a plus)
        Data-informed mindset; experience with content analytics and reporting
        Understanding of journalistic standards and ethics
        Collaborative, flexible team player with project management skills
        Deep interest in classical music and digital storytelling
EXPERIENCE: Â 3+ years in a writing, journalism or content creation role.
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Â Bachelor's or Master's Degree in digital storytelling or related field preferred.
ESTIMATED SALARY RANGE:Â starting at $57,000 - $65,000/annual
WTTW and WFMT are committed to providing comprehensive and affordable benefits. These benefits are available to eligible employees.
Window to the World Communications, Inc., the parent organization of WTTW and WFMT, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Â
Employment Type: Full time