Aurora Beacon-News
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Reporter
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“Reporter at Aurora Beacon-News. Skills: general assignment reporting, breaking news, enterprise reporting, writing. Produce pieces on a regular not afraid to conceptualize, conceive, and execute big-picture stories that could take weeks or even months to complete and do so while balancing daily tasks. Cover breaking news and general assignment work for the metro desk and identify longer-term enterprise stories”
What You'll Achieve.
serving the public by exposing inequities and holding the powerful to account
Industry & Context.
A track record of executing breaking stories on a tight deadline, Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation, Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, in-person training sessions and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed, Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours, A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
basic photography skills
Nice to Have
Fluency in Spanish
What You'll Do.
Produce pieces on a regular not afraid to conceptualize
and execute big-picture stories that could take weeks or even months to complete and do so while balancing daily tasks
Cover breaking news and general assignment work for the metro desk and identify longer-term enterprise stories
Respond to breaking news
craft engaging feature stories and examine local issues
Utilize basic photography skills to enhance visual storytelling and reader engagement
Seek out opportunities for investigations and projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with other journalists
Communication Scope
skilled writer; crisp writing; tell stories about people
Full Job Description
**Summary:** The Aurora Beacon-News, part of the Chicago Tribune news group, is looking for a versatile general assignment reporter to cover the state’s second-largest city. We are looking for an aggressive reporter and skilled writer who can juggle breaking news assignments with compelling enterprise and trend pieces that are important to a local audience. **What you will do:** * Produce pieces on a regular basis; not afraid to conceptualize, conceive, and execute big-picture stories that could take weeks or even months to complete and do so while balancing daily tasks * Cover breaking news and general assignment work for the metro desk and identify longer-term enterprise stories * Respond to breaking news, craft engaging feature stories and examine local issues * Utilize basic photography skills to enhance visual storytelling and reader engagement * Seek out opportunities for investigations and projects * Collaborate with other journalists **What you will bring:** * A track record of executing breaking stories on a tight deadline * Crisp writing, accuracy, commitment to fair play and the ability to tell stories about people that go beyond the statistics * Insightful reporting and a commitment to serving the public by exposing inequities and holding the powerful to account * The ability to be collaborative, creative, collegial, high energy and dogged in pursuit of the story * Fluency in Spanish is a plus ****Benefits and Compensation:**** The hourly wage is $19.23. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: http://www.mybensite.com/tribpub ****Who we are:**** Found
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