Deputy Managing Editor, News Desk
Chicago Sun-Times · Chicago, IL (Hybrid workplace)
Posted about a month ago · $104,000 to $130,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 32 days Chicago Sun-Times's roles stay open a median of 71 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 89% of Chicago Sun-Times's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Chicago Sun-Times
- high 6 stale, 0 reposted of 9 open
- Hiring momentum
- 10 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Chicago Sun-Times's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Chicago Sun-Times.
About this role
The Deputy Managing Editor for the News Desk at Chicago Public Media will co-manage daily news operations, guiding a team of reporters and editors to produce impactful stories across various platforms. This role involves overseeing news coverage, managing editorial processes, and collaborating with different teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to fostering a supportive team culture while engaging diverse audiences.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Chicago Sun-Times as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related major
- Minimum 10 years of experience in journalism
- At least five years of experience managing reporters or editors
- Excellent news judgment and storytelling skills
- Stellar breaking news and deadline writing skills
- Strong line-editing and top-editing skills
What you get
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Vacation and holidays
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Commuter benefits plan
Worth weighing
- Pay range provided, but may vary based on various factors
- Role requires managing a diverse team and fostering a supportive culture
- Position involves a Monday night shift and Sunday-Thursday schedule
Summarised from Chicago Sun-Times's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Chicago Sun-Times on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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