Top 76 Reporter Jobs in Illinois

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
Play-by-Play Commentator & Sports Reporter
Sports Broadcast Solutions —Chicago, IL
- $50 - $62 an hour
- Temporary
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Flexible schedule
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Crops Reporter / Senior Editor
DTN —Illinois
- $74,000 - $97,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Word processing
- Research
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Reporter
Village Media Inc. —Springfield, IL
- $50,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Remote
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Entry level
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Political Reporter
Fox Corporation —Chicago, IL
- $60 - $72 an hour
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Military Service - U.S. Air National Guard, Cryptologic Analyst and Reporter
Military Service - U.S. Air National Guard Recruiting —Illinois
- From $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Health insurance
SPORTS REPORTER
Shaw Media —Illinois
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
2d
Reporter
Tribune Publishing —Chicago, IL
- $19.23 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Spanish
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
9d
WBBM News Radio Full-Time News Anchor/Reporter
Audacy, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $79,268.80 - $123,348.78 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Price Reporter - Metals Recycling
Fastmarkets —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Remote
- English
- Travel
- Communication skills
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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
NEWS REPORTER
Shaw Media —Ottawa, IL
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
2d
COURT REPORTER
State of Illinois —Chicago, IL
- $5,328 - $7,480 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- Word processing
- English
News Anchor
Fox Corporation —Chicago, IL
- $50 - $60 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Fair chance
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Part-Time Journalist/Reporter
The Prairie Press —Paris, IL
- $15,000 - $40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- No degree
- Computer skills
Quick Apply
Multmedia Journalist/Reporter
Nexstar Broadcasting —Rock Island, IL
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- English
- Mid-level
Associate Editor/Science Writer
American Nuclear Society —Westmont, IL
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
MMJ/Reporter
Nexstar Broadcasting —Peoria, IL
- $33,280 - $35,360 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Assistant News Editor
Chicago Public Media —Chicago, IL
- $77,214 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Mid-level
- Databases
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
Reporter / MultiMedia Journalist
Nexstar Broadcasting —Rockford, IL
- $15 - $16 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- English
- Driver's License
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance

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Part-Time News Anchor/Reporter

Audacy, Inc. -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Part-time
$38.11 - $59.30 an hour

Benefits

Health savings account
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Flextime
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Computer operation
Recording studio equipment operation
Word processing
Computer literacy
Content writing
Broadcast studio equipment operation
Journalistic writing
Source interviews

Full Job Description

Overview:

Job Title: WBBM Newsradio Part-Time News Anchor/Reporter

Department: News

Reporting To: Brand Manager

Employment Type: Part -Time

Pay Transparency: $38.11/Hr. - $59.3023/Hr.

Location(s): Chicago, I.L.

Work Arrangement: On-Site

The anticipated starting salary range for Chicago, I.L. based individuals expressing interest in this position is $38.11/Hr. - $59.3023/Hr.

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Overview:

WBBM Newsradio has an immediate opening for a Part Time News Reporter/Anchor.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do:

Develop story ideas for coverage and collaborate and take direction from the desk.
Gather information, conduct interviews and prepare stories for air.
Operate a range of technical equipment, including audio control boards, analog and digital recording and playback machines.
Study and become an expert on daily content changes.
Evaluate new situations quickly and decide how best to obtain information while at the same time maintaining a fresh eye for detail.
Anchors and reporters must stay up to date with local, national and international news developments.
Other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Qualifications:

More About You:

Required & Preferred:

QUALIFICATIONS:

An extensive background in radio news, with strong on-air communication skills.
Background as a reporter.
Background as a strong writer.
Successful anchors demonstrate an ability to think on their feet, ask probing questions, and deal with high-pressure situations with ease and grace.
Vocal quality is very important.
Curiosity and a natural rapport with people on all income and educational levels are important.
Must develop story ideas for coverage as well as take directions from the desk.
Must have the ability to gather information quickly, conduct interviews and prepare stories for air.
Must be a team player.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

College graduate, preferably with a concentration in broadcast journalism and significant work in history,
English and political science.
Five years’ experience in radio broadcast news preferred.
Additional experience as a reporter covering a variety of stories is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

A warm, personable delivery is required, along with excellent diction and pronunciation.
Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in confusing and uncertain situations.
Strong writing skills are essential.
Must have strong critical thinking skills and the ability to ask tough and insightful questions.
Fluency with basic computer word processing is required.
Ability to operate a range of technical equipment, including audio control boards, analog and digital recording and playback machines is required. Familiarity with established news practices and ethical standards is essential.
Successful candidate will be expected to work a variety of shifts, which can include overnight, early morning, weekend, and holidays.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Reporter/Anchor must be able to work effectively with managers, producers, editors, writers, technicians and other anchors, while providing leadership during the daypart.
They must be able to take direction and maintain trust in the support team behind the scenes.
Outside the station, reporters/anchors are strongly identified with WBBM Newsradio and must always project a professional and polished image, including a strong interest in individuals and the community.
This position functions on site at the studios and offices of WBBM Newsradio.

Important Notes::

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

About Us:

Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.

We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

EEO:

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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reporter jobs in illinois

Part-Time News Anchor/Reporter

Play-by-Play Commentator & Sports Reporter

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Political Reporter

Military Service - U.S. Air National Guard, Cryptologic Analyst and Reporter

SPORTS REPORTER

Reporter

WBBM News Radio Full-Time News Anchor/Reporter

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Staff Reporter - Wednesday Journal

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