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Chicago Tribune seeks a general assignment/food reporter

The Chicago Tribune is hiring a general assignment reporter with a focus on the food and drink industries. The position will be rooted in food journalism in the Chicago area and the Midwest, with an emphasis on breaking food-related news, restaurant and dining industry trends, as well as useful dining guides and lists. This will be a multifaceted role, with time for in-depth features and enterprise coverage as well as quick, timely articles driven by breaking news or daily coverage of the food and dining scene in the Chicagoland area.

What you will do:

  • Applicants will delve into the region’s cultures, industries and innovations within the food and drink realm
  • While much of our coverage focuses on restaurants and bars, we also report on entrepreneurs in food, and how what we eat and drink is woven into our way of life and our sense of identity
  • The Tribune’s Food team aims to cover every pocket of the city and suburbs, searching for untold stories and under-represented communities
  • As part of the Food team, this reporter will also work on team projects such as the annual Tribune Food Awards, and with the Tribune’s business, arts and emerging news desks

What you will bring:

  • Candidates should be able to develop a beat, including everything from source building to enterprise coverage
  • An ability to use both social media and on-the-ground reporting to develop ideas and monitor for news developments is highly encouraged
  • Familiarity with Chicago or food journalism is encouraged, but not required

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and links to five clips that show your skills and range.

For more details click here.

Mariam Ahmed

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