Top 37 News editor Jobs in Illinois

Editor
Rotary International —Evanston, IL
- $81,000 - $90,000 a year
- Public speaking
- Research
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Staff Reporter - Wednesday Journal
NEWSWELL —Oak Park, IL
- $51,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Village Media Inc. —Peoria, IL
- $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Leadership
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Managing Editor, Community + Platforms
Chicago Public Media —Chicago, IL
- $145,000 - $160,000 a year
- Research
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Non Ferrous Editor Americas
Fastmarkets —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Remote
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
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Part-Time News Writer/Editor - WBBM-AM
Audacy, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $21.80 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Team management
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Senior Editor/Writer, Executive & Editorial Communications
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs —Chicago, IL
- $150,000 - $180,000 a year
- Overtime
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- In-person
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Executive Editor - NEWSWELL Chicago
NEWSWELL —Oak Park, IL
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Recruiting
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Crops Reporter / Senior Editor
DTN —Illinois
- $74,000 - $97,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Word processing
- Research
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Editor, Consumer Industry
Deloitte —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- English
Digital Content Associate
Chicago Bulls —Chicago, IL
- $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Time management
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Manager, Editor, Government and Public Services (GPS)
Deloitte —Chicago, IL
- $88,600 - $163,100 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- English
Part-Time News Anchor/Reporter
Audacy, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $38.11 - $59.30 an hour
- Part-time
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- English
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Content Producer
Hearst Media Services —Jacksonville, IL
- $35,360 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Reporter
Village Media Inc. —Bloomington, IL
- $50,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Remote
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Entry level
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Part-Time Prospectus Advisor
Parkland College —Champaign, IL
- $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Business and Education Reporter
Hearst Media Services —Alton, IL
- $35,360 a year
- Full-time
- Organizational skills
- Entry level
- Commercial
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Part-Time Assistant Producer
Audacy, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $17.05 an hour
- Part-time
- Driver's License
- In-person
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Rincon Broadcasting Group —Springfield, IL
- $17.50 - $18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Gray Media —Decatur, IL
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 1 year
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
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Editor

Rotary International -
Evanston, IL

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Job Details

$81,000 - $90,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Flextime
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Editorial project management
AP style
Team leadership
Professional ethics
Content writing
Print production
Stylistic editing
Managing projects
Journalistic writing

Full Job Description

Job Title: Editor

Area: Magazines

Reports to: Managing Editor

Classification: Exempt

Location: Evanston, IL

This position is designated as Hybrid – Fixed Days and will regularly work in the office an average of 3+ days a week – with a set schedule. Managers may require team members to work on the same schedule to encourage collaboration. Rotary is under the jurisdiction of Illinois employment laws; we require all employees to live within reasonable daily commuting distance to Evanston.

Organization Overview

Rotary is a membership organization that unites people from all continents and cultures who take action to deliver real, long-term solutions to pressing issues facing our communities and the world. Each year, Rotary members expand their networks, build lasting relationships, and invest more than $300 million and 16 million volunteer hours to improve lives and create positive change in the world. In exchange for hard work and dedication in support of Rotary’s clubs, members and other participants, and their humanitarian service projects, our employees receive competitive salaries, flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, and job enrichment. To learn more, visit http://www.rotary.org.

Rotary’s Commitment to Belonging

At Rotary, we foster a welcoming environment where all employees are valued and empowered. We are dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities and supporting the growth and well-being of our team. Join us in building a world where everyone can unite, take action, and create lasting change.

Position Overview

This position works with the editorial team at Rotary magazine, the official publication of Rotary International, to help oversee editing and production processes for its monthly print publication, website, and blog. Core responsibilities include copyediting, fact checking, and proofing. Additionally, the magazine’s copy chief is responsible for developing, updating, and enforcing guidelines on standards and ethics in the magazine’s reporting, editing, and design. You will participate in editorial planning meetings, generate story ideas, assign stories, manage the work of freelancers, and curate our style guides.

As a creative collaborator and innovative problem-solver with a superior sense of news judgment, the editor is responsible for the overall integrity and quality of our reporting, and ensuring the magazine’s print and digital content has a consistent voice and fits together in a well-thought-out manner.

You will have

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of editorial experience with publishing and digital news outlets in the areas of general interest or humanitarian initiatives.
Detailed understanding of journalistic writing and editing.
Proven skills in developing print and digital content for magazines.
Proven organizational and leadership skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously, and to identify and develop digital stories for a news magazine with a diverse audience.
Strong writing, editing, and project management skills.
Understanding of issues through a global perspective, and how to work in a complex global organization.
Fluent knowledge of current CMOS and AP style guides.
You Are Good At:
Written and oral communication
Public speaking
Showing attention to detail

You will be responsible for

Copyediting all articles and other editorial elements for Rotary magazine, the Rotary Canada quarterly supplement, and the Rotary magazine website for clarity, accuracy, consistency, grammar, and style.
Collaborating closely with the magazine’s fact-checker to guard the magazine’s reputation as a publication of record for Rotary International.
Participating in weekly editorial planning meetings and partnering with magazine and web editors to brainstorm and research story ideas and plan issues.
Participating in editorial decision-making, especially regarding story direction, display copy, and covers.
Collaborating with writers, assigning editors, and art/design teams to resolve editorial issues.
Cultivating a strong knowledge of Rotary and familiarity with staff members in other departments.
Managing freelancers and assigning news and feature stories.
Developing guidance and staying up to date on standards for reporting and writing about sensitive topics such as race, gender, disability, and diversity to ensure that the magazine remains an authoritative voice on important topics.
Reviewing copy and layouts for legal and ethical concerns
Other duties as assigned.

Leadership Attributes

Communication: Be open to receiving ideas from diverse viewpoints and able to communicate messages so that they are universally understood.
Collaboration: Builds partnerships and work jointly with others to meet shared objectives.
Global Perspective: Anticipate trends in the global humanitarian sector to focus Rotary’s efforts appropriately.

Salary Range

$81,000 - $90,000

Why work for Rotary?

Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits package

Progressive 401k matching contributions

Above market and generous paid time off package

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

On-site cafeteria and coffee bar with special pricing for Rotary employees

Flextime-several different work schedules to choose from

Close to CTA, Metra, a variety of stores, and many food options

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news editor jobs in illinois

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