Teams at WBEZ Chicago

The Assistant News Editor oversees evening news coverage, guides reporters, edits articles for online and print, and ensures timely publication while maintaining high journalistic standards.

Provide administrative support to the newsroom and Editorial Operations Manager, including budget administration, expense and payment processing, contracts for freelancers, onboarding/offboarding, managing subscriptions and shared resources, coordinating conferences, trainings, internships, and supporting staff development and communications.

Lead daily news coverage across broadcast, digital, podcasts and print; plan assignments, edit audio and text, report as needed, set coverage priorities, and train staff to maintain editorial standards.