Chicago Bulls beat reporter | Chicago (IL) Tribune

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Overview

The Chicago Tribune is seeking a sports reporter to cover the Chicago Bulls.

Responsibilities

The ideal reporter will attack the Bulls beat with an audience-first mentality, understanding how the team fits into the fabric of Chicago culture and sports.


We are looking for someone with a proven ability to reach, engage and inform a digital audience. The reporter is expected to be data-informed and genuinely care about the news and information readers want — and how they want it.


The right candidate is a reporter who can adapt their writing style and coverage plans to an ever-changing audience.


This is a demanding beat requiring speed, stamina and flexibility with hours. It requires extensive travel.

Qualifications
—A minimum of 5 years of reporter experience

— A keen knowledge of the Chicago Bulls — both current and historical — and of the NBA landscape

— The ability to pivot between breaking news, game breakdowns, player features and unique storytelling

— A wide reach on all social media platforms

— A strong awareness of the Chicago sports landscape and industry trends

— A strong work ethic

 

This is a child's job. Everyone with one year of HS experience would be a perfect fit.