WBEZ Chicago
Overview
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WBEZ Chicago . Chicago Public Media is the largest local non-profit news organization in the country, home to WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times. WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times serve more than 2 million people weekly across broadcast, print, and digital platforms. As a mission-driven organization, we aspire to become the essential and most trusted news source that Chicago turns to each day for understanding the people, events, and ideas that shape our community. The Opportunity
We’re looking for a versatile
Data Platform Engineer
to join our Enterprise Systems team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex data problems, enjoys working across systems, and can bridge the gap between infrastructure and analytics. You'll help design, build, and maintain the pipelines and tools that ensure our organizational data flows reliably and is ready for use in critical platforms like our CRM, ESP, donation systems, and analytics environments. You’ll work alongside the Senior Engineering Manager who will help define the architecture and systems, while you execute, troubleshoot, and improve those systems with increasing ownership over time.
General Responsibilities
Build and maintain ETL pipelines using Python and SQL to move data between internal systems and external platforms (e.g., CRMs, ESPs).
Ensure data reliability and integrity across systems and develop automated validation and alerting.
Troubleshoot issues across platforms and contribute to root cause analysis and long-term solutions.
Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
Participate in monitoring, performance tuning, and refactoring of existing data flows.
Help maintain and extend internal tools that support data operations and stakeholder reporting needs.
Document systems, processes, and logic to ensure knowledge sharing and continuity.
Qualifications
3–5 years of experience in a data engineering, systems integration, or similar role.
Proficient in Python (Or Equivalent) and SQL, with experience building maintainable ETL pipelines.
Experience working with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Postgres).
Comfortable navigating and integrating with REST APIs and working with cloud-based services.
Experience working with CRM or ESP platforms (e.g., Salesforce, RevCRM, Marketing Cloud, EveryAction, etc.) is a plus.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug across systems.
Excellent communication and documentation habits.
Comfortable navigating and troubleshooting legacy pipelines and code, with a focus on understanding historical context before making changes.
Compensation The expected pay range for this position is $101,810.00 - $120,000.00 per ANNUM.
Working at Chicago Public Media Chicago Public Media believes independent journalism is essential to a well-functioning democracy and access to fact-based, objective news and information is a right of every citizen. We serve the public interest by creating diverse, compelling content that informs, inspires, and enriches. We connect diverse audiences and help them make a difference in the community, the region and the world. We employ 300+ staff who want to belong to an organization that inspires, supports, and challenges them to do their best work.
Our culture is one where collaboration, diversity of ideas, and innovation are encouraged. We value colleagues who will enhance our culture by bringing new ideas, divergent experiences, and talents to our dynamic workplace.
We provide a broad and generous benefits package for employees at hire and in the years to come. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, and a commuter benefits plan.
Chicago Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and we actively seek and welcome people from all backgrounds, orientations, and life experiences to join our team.
The essential functions described above are not all-inclusive and are not intended to create any contractual or other legal commitment. Chicago Public Media may change the content or format of this job at any time in its sole and exclusive discretion without notice.
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Join to apply for the
Data Platform Engineer
role at
WBEZ Chicago . Chicago Public Media is the largest local non-profit news organization in the country, home to WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times. WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times serve more than 2 million people weekly across broadcast, print, and digital platforms. As a mission-driven organization, we aspire to become the essential and most trusted news source that Chicago turns to each day for understanding the people, events, and ideas that shape our community. The Opportunity
We’re looking for a versatile
Data Platform Engineer
to join our Enterprise Systems team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex data problems, enjoys working across systems, and can bridge the gap between infrastructure and analytics. You'll help design, build, and maintain the pipelines and tools that ensure our organizational data flows reliably and is ready for use in critical platforms like our CRM, ESP, donation systems, and analytics environments. You’ll work alongside the Senior Engineering Manager who will help define the architecture and systems, while you execute, troubleshoot, and improve those systems with increasing ownership over time.
General Responsibilities
Build and maintain ETL pipelines using Python and SQL to move data between internal systems and external platforms (e.g., CRMs, ESPs).
Ensure data reliability and integrity across systems and develop automated validation and alerting.
Troubleshoot issues across platforms and contribute to root cause analysis and long-term solutions.
Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
Participate in monitoring, performance tuning, and refactoring of existing data flows.
Help maintain and extend internal tools that support data operations and stakeholder reporting needs.
Document systems, processes, and logic to ensure knowledge sharing and continuity.
Qualifications
3–5 years of experience in a data engineering, systems integration, or similar role.
Proficient in Python (Or Equivalent) and SQL, with experience building maintainable ETL pipelines.
Experience working with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Postgres).
Comfortable navigating and integrating with REST APIs and working with cloud-based services.
Experience working with CRM or ESP platforms (e.g., Salesforce, RevCRM, Marketing Cloud, EveryAction, etc.) is a plus.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug across systems.
Excellent communication and documentation habits.
Comfortable navigating and troubleshooting legacy pipelines and code, with a focus on understanding historical context before making changes.
Compensation The expected pay range for this position is $101,810.00 - $120,000.00 per ANNUM.
Working at Chicago Public Media Chicago Public Media believes independent journalism is essential to a well-functioning democracy and access to fact-based, objective news and information is a right of every citizen. We serve the public interest by creating diverse, compelling content that informs, inspires, and enriches. We connect diverse audiences and help them make a difference in the community, the region and the world. We employ 300+ staff who want to belong to an organization that inspires, supports, and challenges them to do their best work.
Our culture is one where collaboration, diversity of ideas, and innovation are encouraged. We value colleagues who will enhance our culture by bringing new ideas, divergent experiences, and talents to our dynamic workplace.
We provide a broad and generous benefits package for employees at hire and in the years to come. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, and a commuter benefits plan.
Chicago Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and we actively seek and welcome people from all backgrounds, orientations, and life experiences to join our team.
The essential functions described above are not all-inclusive and are not intended to create any contractual or other legal commitment. Chicago Public Media may change the content or format of this job at any time in its sole and exclusive discretion without notice.
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