Top 27 writer/editor Jobs in illinois

WFMT Digital Writer/Editor
Window To The World Communications, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $57,000 - $65,000 a year
- Research
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
University Writer & Editor
Millikin University —Decatur, IL
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- English
- Mid-level
Acquisitions Editorial Consultant
National Council of State Boards of Nursing —Chicago, IL
- $55 - $65 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing
- Research
- Mid-level
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Editor, Publications
Morningstar —Chicago, IL
- $81,325 - $119,275 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Research
- Office
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Manager, Writer, Reporting Team
Deloitte —Chicago, IL
- $88,600 - $181,900 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- English
- 8 years
- Mentoring
7d
Marketing Communications Specialist
Ice Miller LLP —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Marketing
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Consultant, Writer, Reporting Team
Deloitte —Chicago, IL
- $80,400 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- English
- Senior level
7d
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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Freelance Field Producer, Chicago Bureau
Fox Corporation —Chicago, IL
- $40 - $50 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
Senior Manager 1, Program Manager and Managing Editor, Reporting Team
Deloitte —Chicago, IL
- $113,100 - $232,300 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- English
- Research
- Continuous improvement
7d
Editing and Research Coordinator
Word on Fire —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $50,013.60 - $60,005.40 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
9d
Editor-in-Chief
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists —Chicago, IL
- $140,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Travel
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Senior Coordinator of Marketing and Communications - Siebel School of Computing and Data Science
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign —Urbana, IL
- $67,000 - $72,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Marketing
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Proposal Specialist III
AECOM —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
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
Newspaper Editor - Student Newspaper
Lake Land College Illinois —Mattoon, IL
- $15 an hour
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
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 Director, Integrated Communications & Public Relations
TURNER —Chicago, IL
- $110,000 - $135,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Office
- Business development
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Assistant Project Manager
Crain Communications —Chicago, IL
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
3d
Managing Editor
FeverUp —Chicago, IL
- $90,000 - $98,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 3 years
- Contracts
- Senior level
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
Quick Apply
10d

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WFMT Digital Writer/Editor

Window To The World Communications, Inc. -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

$57,000 - $65,000 a year

Qualifications

Web analytics reporting
Adobe Audition
Engagement rate tracking
Professional ethics
Performance Reporting
Data reporting
Image content creation
Digital content creation project management
Multimedia design
Web writing
Data analytics technologies
HTML
Websites
Media editing tools
Content publishing

Full Job Description

WFMT, Chicago’s classical music radio station, is seeking a creative, deadline-driven Digital Writer/Editor to lead the creation and distribution of digital content across WFMT.com and associated social and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will craft compelling multimedia stories and features – with a strong focus on text and imagery – aligned with WFMT’s editorial strategy and designed to grow and engage audiences. This professional will bring to bear exceptional storytelling abilities, a passion for classical and related music genres, and a keen understanding of digital content creation, audience engagement, and analytics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, pitch, write and produce original feature content related to WFMT programming, classical music, the arts in Chicago, and related public interest stories.
Employ a range of storytelling formats with a focus on text and image, but to also sometimes include video or audio to create engaging content and grow audience.
Oversee the full production cycle from concept to publication: writing, editing, multimedia production, and publishing using an online content management system.
Write effective headlines, teasers, and display copy to maximize engagement.
Strategically create and extend produced content for/to WFMT’s social media platforms to increase reach, drive traffic to WFMT.com, and support audience growth initiatives.
Assign and edit additional stories from other staff, interns, and freelance contributors to ensure high editorial standards, accuracy, and alignment with WFMT’s voice and mission.
Maintain and update digital content across WFMT digital and social platforms, ensuring consistency with design and style guidelines.
Use analytics tools to track content performance and inform editorial strategy.
Ensure rights and permissions are secured for all content and media assets.
Research, report, and fact-check all content according to WFMT editorial standards and guidelines.
Stay current with evolving digital tools and workflows, and recommend improvements where appropriate.
Supervise interns and support staff as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
Proven experience in multimedia content production (text, image, audio, video)
Self-starter and demonstrated ability to meet daily deadlines
Experience with online publishing and content management systems; familiarity with HTML and basic web development concepts
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Audition; Premiere a plus)
Data-informed mindset; experience with content analytics and reporting
Understanding of journalistic standards and ethics
Collaborative, flexible team player with project management skills
Deep interest in classical music and digital storytelling

EXPERIENCE: 3+ years in a writing, journalism or content creation role.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in digital storytelling or related field preferred.

ESTIMATED SALARY RANGE: starting at $57,000 - $65,000/annual

WTTW and WFMT are committed to providing comprehensive and affordable benefits. These benefits are available to eligible employees.

Window to the World Communications, Inc., the parent organization of WTTW and WFMT, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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writer/editor jobs in illinois

WFMT Digital Writer/Editor

University Writer & Editor

Acquisitions Editorial Consultant

Editor, Publications

Manager, Writer, Reporting Team

Marketing Communications Specialist

Senior Consultant, Writer, Reporting Team

Senior Editor/Writer, Executive & Editorial Communications

Freelance Field Producer, Chicago Bureau

Senior Manager 1, Program Manager and Managing Editor, Reporting Team

Editing and Research Coordinator

Editor-in-Chief

Senior Coordinator of Marketing and Communications - Siebel School of Computing and Data Science

Proposal Specialist III

Part-Time News Anchor/Reporter

Newspaper Editor - Student Newspaper

Part-Time News Writer/Editor - WBBM-AM

Senior Director, Integrated Communications & Public Relations

Assistant Project Manager

Managing Editor

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