ABOUT THE JOB FILE
JobFile lists job openings and internships in news, public relations, and journalism education, with a focus on opportunities in the Chicago area and the Midwest. The JobFile is updated at least once a month.
One does not need to be a member of the Chicago Headline Club or the Illinois News Broadcasters Association to list a job, which is posted and made available free of charge to all.
Email job listings to chcjobfile@gmail.com
When applying, please mention you saw the listing in the Chicago Headline Club JobFile.
Founded on Oct. 13, 1993, the JobFile was managed by broadcast journalist Bob Roberts until 2025.
LAST UPDATED DECEMBER 2025
Current journalism job openings in the Chicago area and beyond. Want to promote an opportunity on your team? Email job listings to chcjobfile@gmail.com.
CHICAGO AREA
Chicago Public Media | Content Producer, Vocalo. Apply here.
(12/2025)
Block Club Chicago | Freelance reporters. Learn more here.
(12/2025)
CBS News Chicago | Intern, Summer 2026. Apply here.
(12/2025)
CBS News Chicago | Photographer 403g. Apply here.
(12/2025)
NewsNation | Supervising Weekend Producer, Chicago or New York. Apply here.
(12/2025)
NewsNation | Production Assistant. Apply here.
(11/2025)
NewsNation | News Intern, Spring 2026. Apply here.
(11/2025)
Pioneer Press | North Shore Reporter. Apply here.
(11/2025)
ILLINOIS
Chicago Public Media | Springfield Bureau Reporter. Appy here.
(12/2025)
The Center Square | Radio/Print Reporter, Hybrid/Springfield. Apply here.
(12/2025)
Illinois Answers Project | State Investigations Editor. Apply here.
(11/2025)
Nexstar | Multimedia Journalist/Reporter, Peoria. Apply here.
(10/2025)
Nexstar | News Producer, Champaign. Apply here.
(10/2025)
MIDWEST
Model D | Editor, Detroit. Apply here.
(12/2025)
REMOTE-FRIENDLY JOBS
HuffPost | Evening Trends Reporter. Apply here.
(12/2025)
ProPublica | Deputy Editor, Engagement. Apply here.
(12/2025)
American Journalism Project | Vice President, Growth Investments. Apply here.
(12/2025)
Vox Media | Lead Producer, On with Kara Swisher (6-month contract). Apply here.
(12/2025)
EDUCATION
Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management | Associate Director, Copy and Content Strategy. Apply here.
(12/2025)
University of Illinois-Springfield | Statehouse Reporting Internship, Fast-track master’s degree. Apply here.
(12/2025)
Eastern Illinois University | Journalism Instructor. Apply here.
(10/2025)