WGN News Writer

WGN-TV Chicago is seeking a full-time News Writer to create compelling content across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms. This role is ideal for a strong writer who can thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, contribute to live newscasts, and support multiplatform storytelling. Sports knowledge is highly valued, as this position may assist with sports content, breaking sports news, and major event coverage.

• →Write and edit stories for television newscasts, streaming platforms, digital properties, and social media channels.
• →Edit video and prepare content for broadcast and digital distribution.
• →Build and maintain rundowns and assist with daily show production.
• →Coordinate live shots and communicate with reporters, photographers, editors, and producers.
• →Order and manage graphics, lower thirds, full screens, and other visual production elements.
• →Monitor breaking news and update content across multiple platforms throughout the day.
• →Assist with sports coverage, highlights, and major event programming as assigned.
• →Line produce newscasts or special coverage on a fill-in or assigned basis.
• →Contribute story ideas and help identify opportunities for audience-focused, multiplatform content.
• →Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a television news writer, producer, line producer, or content producer.
• Strong writing, editing, and news judgment skills.
• Experience producing content under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities across multiple platforms.
• Working knowledge of video editing and newsroom production workflows.
• Knowledge of local, national, and sports news.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

We're looking for a versatile newsroom professional who can write, edit, produce, and adapt content for multiple platforms. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller with solid news judgment, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for serving audiences wherever they consume content. Experience with sports content and sports storytelling is a plus.