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Chicago Newspaper Guild

Discussion in 'Journalism Jobs' started by YankeeFan, May 2, 2013.

  1. YankeeFan

    YankeeFan Well-Known Member

    Sun-Times Media

    Wanted: Reporter

    Reporter wanted to cover news for print and Internet community in the metropolitan Chicago area.​ Candidate should be able to write stories with an iPad and take photos/​videos via a company-issued iPhone.​ Candidate will work for publication that has no home base for its circulation area.​ Organizational skills are paramount, as reporter must provide receipts as proof that they are on the job.​

    Job Duties:

    -Ability to interview subjects anytime, anywhere as there is no newsroom.​ Candidate should have a car, as it may be your office.​ Familiarity with locations offering free WiFi a plus

    -Must be willing to file stories from public locations such as coffee shops/​libraries that will tolerate your presence.​ Candidate must be comfortable using public restrooms

    -On call 24/​7 for possible breaking news for as low as $13/​hour

    - Position requires tact to interface with community members who complain about the publication's lack of content

    - Ability to deal with distant and hard-to-reach editors in a toxic labor environment is a plus

    Education:

    -Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field preferred.​

    Experience:

    Enough to know how to churn out multiple stories per day, but not enough experience to demand a reasonable salary.​

    Respond to:

    Chicago Newspaper Guild at loc71@​flash.​net Put Job Application in email subject line and include resume and cover letter about why you are a fit for this job.​

    http://jobview.local-jobs.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=121828740&aid=103748041&WT.mc_n=JSAHG10

    Alas, it's satire, but is it accurate?

    http://jimromenesko.com/2013/05/01/familiarity-with-locations-offering-free-wi-fi-a-plus-says-satirical-ad-for-sun-times-reporter-position/
     
  2. Uncle.Ruckus

    Uncle.Ruckus Guest

    Should this be on the jobs board?
     
  3. STLwriter

    STLwriter Member

    Is this a sports job?
     
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