Deputy Sports Editor

Chicago Sun-Times

. Help lead factual, accurate, fair and compelling coverage of Chicago sports across Chicago Public Media digital platforms .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,600 - $98,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong editing skills and deep knowledge of sports journalism, with a focus on social-first and video-forward storytelling. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and utilize audience data to enhance coverage and engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sports Editing ExperienceSocial Media Platform KnowledgeAudience Engagement StrategiesCollaborative Communication SkillsDigital Newsroom Leadership

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Hard Skills

Editing SkillsSports JournalismAudience Metrics FamiliarityPlatform-Native StorytellingVideo Storytelling

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCuriosityInitiativeSolutions-Oriented ApproachCollaborative Instincts

Tools & Technologies

InstagramTikTokYouTubeSocial Listening Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in JournalismBachelor’s Degree in Communications

Industry Keywords

Digital NewsroomAudience BehaviorSports CoverageNew-Media Formats

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help lead factual, accurate, fair and compelling coverage of Chicago sports across Chicago Public Media digital platforms
Partner with the Sports Editor on daily news planning, major event coverage and long-term editorial priorities
Serve as acting Sports Editor when needed
Edit breaking news, game nights and major sports moments to Sun-Times standards
Drive social-first and video-forward storytelling, including vertical video, live coverage, explainers and analysis
Work with reporters to identify stories, personalities and franchises with strong audience-engagement potential
Collaborate with Sun-Times and WBEZ editors, Audience, Visuals and Product teams on story packaging, promotion, platform strategy and experiments
Use audience data, social listening and platform knowledge to inform coverage decisions
Develop workflows and newsroom habits for faster, more creative and effective sports coverage
Engage directly with sports fans through social platforms during major news moments and games

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field
Experience as an editor in sports is a must
Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays as news demands
Working knowledge of social platforms relevant to sports audiences, including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and emerging platforms
Strong editing skills and ability to make sound news decisions under deadline pressure
Deep knowledge of sports and experience editing sports journalism
Track record of leading or contributing to change in a digital newsroom, particularly through social video, platform-native storytelling or other new-media formats
Strong understanding of audience behavior and platform best practices
Experience working with reporters, visual journalists and audience specialists across text, photo, video and live formats
Familiarity with audience metrics and performance data
Strong collaborative instincts, clear communication and a solutions-oriented approach
Curiosity, initiative and comfort experimenting with new tools, formats and workflows

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Vacation
Holidays
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Retirement savings
Commuter benefits plan