Illinois Fighting Illini Reporter
Job in
Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, 61825, USA
Listed on 2026-08-03
Listing for:
Roundtable
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-03
Job specializations:
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Creative Arts/Media
Journalism, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Content Writer / Copywriter
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Roundtable is looking to hire an on-site digital reporter based in Champaign to cover the Illinois Fighting Illini, with a focus on football and men's & women's basketball. This is a contract opportunity with payment on a per-story basis. Current students are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities- Author daily articles about the Illinois Fighting Illini, spanning news, features, analyses, opinion stories and game coverage
- Attend home football and basketball games, press conferences and media availabilities, and write stories following these events
- Engage with the Fighting Illini community via Roundtable's built-in community section
- Ideal candidate is a self-starter who can produce ideas for their own stories and projects
- Knowledge of the University of Illinois and the Fighting Illini athletics programs
- Ability to self-edit own writing and work on tight deadlines
- Experience with AP Style and SEO practices
- Located in the Champaign, Ill., area
- Comfortable on camera with short-form video content
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