Deputy Sports Editor

WBEZ-FM 91.5

. 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

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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 inform editorial decisions.

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Sports Editing ExperienceSocial Media StrategyAudience EngagementDigital Newsroom LeadershipVideo Storytelling

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Hard Skills

Editing SkillsSports JournalismAudience Metrics AnalysisPlatform-Native StorytellingSocial Video Production

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborative InstinctsSolutions-Oriented ApproachCuriosityInitiative

Tools & Technologies

InstagramTikTokYouTubeSocial Listening ToolsAudience Data Platforms

Industry Keywords

Digital JournalismSports CoverageNews PlanningEditorial JudgmentEmerging Platforms

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 quickly and effectively on breaking news, game nights and major sports moments
Drive social-first and video-forward storytelling, including vertical video, live coverage, explainers, analysis and platform-tailored formats
Work with reporters to identify stories, personalities and franchises with potential for recurring audience engagement and innovative formats
Collaborate with Sun-Times and WBEZ editors, Audience, Visuals and Product teams on story packaging, promotion, platform strategy and audience experiments
Use audience data, social listening and platform knowledge to inform coverage decisions while maintaining independent editorial judgment
Help develop workflows and newsroom habits that improve the Sports team’s speed, creativity and effectiveness
Engage directly with sports fans through social platforms during major news moments and games and support promotion of Sports journalism

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 best practices for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and emerging channels
Experience working with reporters, visual journalists and audience specialists across text, photo, video and live formats
Familiarity with audience metrics and ability to use performance data and feedback in editorial decision-making
Strong collaborative instincts, clear communication and a solutions-oriented approach
Curiosity, initiative and comfort experimenting with new tools, formats and workflows

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Vacation
Paid holidays
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Retirement savings
Commuter benefits plan
Competitive salary and benefits package