Bulls Reporter
Overview
The Chicago Tribune is seeking a sports reporter to cover the Chicago Bulls.
Responsibilities
The ideal reporter will attack the Bulls beat with an audience-first mentality, understanding how the team fits into the fabric of Chicago culture and sports.
We are looking for someone with a proven ability to reach, engage and inform a digital audience. The reporter is expected to be data-informed and genuinely care about the news and information readers want — and how they want it.
The right candidate is a reporter who can adapt their writing style and coverage plans to an ever-changing audience.
This is a demanding beat requiring speed, stamina and flexibility with hours. It requires extensive travel.
Qualifications
—A minimum of 5 years of reporter experience
— A keen knowledge of the Chicago Bulls — both current and historical — and of the NBA landscape
— The ability to pivot between breaking news, game breakdowns, player features and unique storytelling
— A wide reach on all social media platforms
— A strong awareness of the Chicago sports landscape and industry trends
— A strong work ethic