General Assignment Reporter (Sun-Times)
Chicago Sun-Times · Chicago, IL (Hybrid workplace)
Posted about 2 months ago · $60,000 to $65,500
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 71 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 General Assignment Reporter at Chicago Public Media will cover breaking and trending news as well as feature stories relevant to the Chicago metropolitan area. This role involves producing accurate and engaging content, collaborating with editors and fellow reporters, and may require working nights, weekends, and holidays. The reporter will also be responsible for delivering in-depth pieces and contributing to public conversations through high-profile work.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- 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
- A minimum of two years of experience as a reporter
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, or a related field
- A focus on producing accurate and factual stories
- Ability to collaborate with reporters and editors on stories
- Ability to write in-depth stories
- Ability to juggle multiple stories while working on longer pieces
What you get
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Medical, dental, vision
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
Worth weighing
- Role may require working nights, weekends, and holidays
- Expectations for high-profile work may add pressure
- No specific mention of opportunities for career advancement or professional development
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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