Crain’s Chicago seeks a biz reporter

Crain’s Chicago Business, Chicago’s must-read website and print publication for business news and analysis, is hiring for a newly created position — government/political editor/reporter.

Job responsibilities:

• Oversee coverage of government and politics (at city, county, state and federal levels) on a daily and long-term basis.
• Edit government and political coverage for the web and in print.
• Report and write stories as needed.
• Work with other editors on presentation of stories; this includes coordinating graphics, photography and video.
• Appear on behalf of Crain’s Chicago Business at events and in other media.

Requirements Job requirements:

• Deep knowledge of Chicago, Cook and Illinois politics and government, as well as financial and economic matters.
• At least three-five years of editing experience.
• Ability to manage team of reporters and work well with fellow editors.
• Skilled in social media and multimedia.

Crain Communications offers a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, profit sharing, and a friendly work environment. This is a great time to join our organization — a profitable, well established publishing leader.

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