The Chicago Sun-Times is the hardest-working paper in America, covering the stories and issues that matter most to Chicagoans with depth, integrity, and grit. The newsroom has earned eight Pulitzer Prizes for its hard-hitting investigative reporting, in-depth political coverage, insightful sports analysis, entertainment reviews, and cultural commentary. An industry-leading innovator in local news, it has been recognized nationally for expanding digital and multimedia reporting platforms alongside its indomitable newspaper, the oldest continuously published daily in the city.

In January 2022, the Sun-Times merged with public radio station WBEZ with a shared mission to strengthen local journalism in Chicago. Under the banner of Chicago Public Media, Chicago Sun-Times Media, Inc. (CSTM) is now part of one of the largest nonprofit news organizations in the nation. This merger reinforces our commitment to serving Chicagoans with the news that matters most -– fact-based, unbiased journalism deeply connected to Chicago communities.

An Opportunity to Make an Impact

We are looking for a skilled and results-driven digital strategist to coordinate our various digital mediums and assist our company in reaching specific goals. The digital strategist will analyze user experience data, initiate digital projects, report on planned and current strategies, lead effective digital marketing strategies, and ensure that projects are executed within budget. You will play a pivotal role in growing our business, and customer base, and improving user experience.

Ideal candidates for this position should be innovative, and web and multimedia savvy. Ultimately, the outstanding Digital Strategist should fully grasp the various digital touchpoints, steer our organization's digital narrative, and drive highly effective digital campaigns.

Digital Strategist Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and implement improvements in digital strategy.
• Research the latest digital tools and interactive trends.
• Create integrated and cost-effective digital strategies.
• Drive value for the organization.
• Analyze and report on digital campaigns.
• Analyze customer and user data.
• Engage with clients, sales teams, and management.
• Map out how digital assets will be optimized for business results.
• Define and action digital events.

Digital Strategist Requirements:

• Degree in advertising, marketing, communication science, or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Firm grasp of emerging digital tools.
• Thorough understanding of digital touchpoints.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Insightful and perceptive.
• Business knowledge.
• Deadline driven.
• Understanding of web analytics.
• Possess broad knowledge of best digital practices.

The information contained in this job description is not intended to create any contractual or other legal commitment. CSTM may change the content or format of this job at any time at its sole and exclusive discretion without notice. This role does not offer sponsorship employment benefits.

COVID-19 Requirement: CST requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination hire.

CSTM does not discriminate in its employment decisions based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, citizenship or national origin, veteran status, or on any other basis which would violate any applicable federal, state, or local law.

CSTM is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable

accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.