Top Tech Jobs & Startup Jobs in Chicago, IL

Lead a QA team for a major client: plan and estimate Agile test scope, manage manual and automation testing, use TestRail/Selenium/TestNG/Postman, review requirements, create and execute test cases, report results, and ensure QA best practices across delivery and technology teams. Hybrid role based in NYC or Chicago (minimum two days/week).

Lead SEO and GEO strategy and execution for large clients: plan and implement technical and content SEO, analyze performance with analytics tools, mentor junior staff, present results, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive organic growth and new business.

Lead day-to-day SEO strategy for large, complex clients; present strategies, mentor junior team members, drive owned-media engagements, identify upsell/cross-sell opportunities, support new business pitches, create deliverables, case studies and POVs, attend industry events, and analyze data to maximize results.

Lead modernization and automation of infrastructure, migrate services to AWS serverless, build developer tooling (including AI-agent workflows), maintain WordPress backends, design secure highly available systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and provide rotating 24/7 on-call support.

Produce quick, accurate digital news coverage across multiple small Texas markets: pitch and write 3–5 stories daily, chase breaking news, optimize headlines/SEO, use analytics and CMS, create multimedia and social content, and collaborate with local/regional editors to grow audience KPIs.

Own mid-market account sales in an assigned territory: build pipeline, qualify and close new business, coordinate demos and RFPs, manage forecasts in Salesforce, maintain client relationships, and travel for site visits, trade shows, and negotiations.

12-week paid producing fellowship at Hearst Television for graduating seniors/grad students. Fellows learn from senior leaders, produce newscasts, receive mentoring, and tackle real projects. Pays $20/hour during the program; housing is the fellow's responsibility. Successful completion leads to a full-time newscast producing position; applicants must submit application materials and be willing to relocate to an assigned Hearst station.

A 12-month paid fellowship offering hands-on experience in creative services, branding, and on-air promotion at a Hearst Television station. Fellows complete daily assignments and longer-term projects, developing production, writing, and design skills while supporting station promotion and audience engagement, with strong consideration for full-time roles upon completion.

Own mid-market sales within an assigned territory: build pipeline, qualify and close new business, deliver product demos, manage RFPs and contracts, maintain client relationships, and document activity in Salesforce.

Ten-week paid fellowship exposing students to television production engineering and IT within live broadcast facilities. Fellows gain hands-on experience across engineering and IT disciplines, receive mentorship, and must relocate to an assigned Hearst Television station. Pays $20/hour and includes sick leave accrual.