Summary:

The Chicago Tribune is seeking a senior reporter with proven skills to take on a key general assignment reporting role that transcends traditional geographic boundaries to provide off-the-news coverage in the suburbs, the city and Downstate Illinois.

What you will do:

Be a leader in our breaking news coverage, diving into more complex legal issues that touch on criminal and civil law as well as immigration and deportation news and other areas of higher political or social sensitivity

Deliver a mix of breaking news coverage and enterprise reporting, both assigned and self-generated, on a broad range of subjects

Report solo at times and collaborate on other occasions with a mix of veteran and less experienced reporters and photographers, sometimes anchoring coverage of major stories

Help set the news agenda for Chicagoland by uncovering exclusive angles on major developing stories and with your own investigations and other enterprise; this will entail developing sources and digging through documents

Work with your editor(s) to execute the needed balance of dailies and longer-term pieces

What you will bring:

A proven record of advanced reporting skills demonstrated in tackling complex subjects, sensitive legal issues and balanced coverage of controversial topics

Creativity, doggedness and problem-solving skills in addressing ​roadblocks in newsgathering​ and idea generation

A respect for readers' time reflected in clear writing, ledes that command attention, nut graphs that make sense, necessary context, an aversion to wasted words and attention to details that will help you find your online audience

A commitment to upholding Tribune standards of fairness and accuracy, ethics and quality journalism; a desire to be a good newsroom citizen, collaborative and collegial

Spanish skills a plus

Valid driver's license and reliablbe transportation required

Who we are:

Founded in 1847, the Chicago Tribune, is the top source of news and information in the Chicago area and the largest news organization in the Midwest. The Tribune, winner of 27 Pulitzer Prizes, is known for its innovative investigative reporting, insightful coverage of the arts and culture, and community-leading opinion writing. As the cornerstone of Chicago Tribune Media Group (CTMG), the Chicago Tribune anchors a diverse network of publications. This includes six daily suburban papers, over 30 hyperlocal weeklies, Chicago Magazine, and digital offerings that inform, engage and connect communities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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