MinnPost is hiring a Metro Editor

Salary Range - year dependent on experience qualificationsLocation Minneapolis MNMinnPost s newsroom is growing by in thanks to new investments and we re looking to expand coverage of the Twin Cities and grow audiences interested in coverage of local regime the financial system physical condition housing and urban growth transportation the habitat and more We re looking for an editor who can push for both quick-turn and longer-term ambitious and explanatory reporting that has impact In addition to coaching and growing reporters the metro editor will work closely with the deputy editor and audience editor to plan and execute day-to-day coverage in means that will reach and engage more Twin Cities metro residents through new editorial products and on the platforms our target audiences frequent We re looking for someone who is entrepreneurial a great leader collaborator and communicator and is driven by our shared belief that rigorous in-depth journalism that inspires and engages communities across the state is crucial to a strong democracy In this role you will Supervise coach and develop story ideas with reporters covering the metro and a newsroom reporting fellow covering race and fitness equity Edit certain freelance copy Work closely with the audience association to maximize the reach and impact of MinnPost s journalism through robust planning for strong story presentation and visuals distribution and audience and population engagement Contribute to the newsroom s leadership club to cultivate an inclusive and collaborative editorial and organizational lifestyle that ensures our newsroom and coverage reflect the diversity of Minnesota Fill-in on occasion to direct the newsroom s day-to-day operations including updating and maintaining the editorial calendar and collaboration between editor-reporter teams and the audience unit Represent MinnPost at various live events including moderating panel discussions or speaking to organizations university classes etc Relevant skills and qualifications years of journalism experience in a digital media ecosystem Experience leading teams or projects Ability to multitask and work toward both short-term and long-term deadlines Excellent news judgment and the ability to guide and develop reporters toward audience advance and impact goals Strong editing writing and story assigning skills Strong organizational and communication skills and a track record of managing long-term projects Experience covering local cabinet Statistics literacy Experience in WordPress or similar content management systems Familiarity with content analytics especially Google Analytics and Parse ly and SEO experienceThere are great candidates who might not check all these boxes or who hold major skills we haven t listed Don t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself To better reflect the communities we serve we seek to recruit staff members from various backgrounds and with diverse identities We strongly encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply including people of color LGBTQ people and people with disabilities BenefitsHealth insurance for employees for partners or dependents Dental insurance with employer paying of premiums for employees k dollar-for-dollar employer match up to for all k contributions or eligible apprentice loan payments Monthly phone stipend Vacation time off days per year to start Paid holidays days per year and floating holidays days per year Sick and safe time days per year Paid birthing person strength leave up to weeks Paid family leave up to weeks Short-term disability insurance Life insurance Options for employee-paid dental vision long-term disability and supplemental life insuranceSince its founding in MinnPost has established itself as one of the nation s largest and greater part flourishing regional nonprofit news organizations Central to our work is our focus on writing about civic and cultural issues with depth clarity and context providing coverage that gives our readers a deeper understanding of the critical challenges and dynamics shaping inhabitants life in Minnesota While we re more mature than a start-up we re often called to wear a great number of hats and jump in to help each other when the situation calls for it We re committed to maintaining a healthy work-life balance and providing a place for staff to feel supported in their professional advance and achieve ambitious goals To apply please submit your resume and complete an application using this form https survey alchemer com s Metro-Editor-Application- The priority deadline is May though applications will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis https survey alchemer com s Metro-Editor-Application- The post MinnPost is hiring a Metro Editor appeared first on MinnPost