This position is located in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Receive assignments and develop your own ideas into relevant, well-written news and enterprise stories through research, interviews, experience, meetings, events and reader engagement.
- Working independently to identify storytelling opportunities and planning coverage with news editors for a mix of daily and enterprise reporting suitable for multiple platforms.
- Organize materials, determine focus and write stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards for media websites, newspapers and social media.
- Covering the Minnesota Legislature, state government, business communities and a wide variety of trends/issues impacting greater Minnesota.
- Develop, nurture and maintain a network of sources with primary focus on Minnesota government issues and trends, particularly with an emphasis on impact to readers.
- Respond to breaking news and be able to write on deadline from breaking news events.
- Strong photography skills and willingness to produce video stories.
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in journalism and experience in a professional newsroom.
- Strong organizational, time management and people skills are essential.
- Versatility and flexibility are essential. Ability to write with confidence on multiple topics.
- Ability to work on deadline, handle sensitive and emotional situations, balance
competing demands, set priorities and juggle several issues at once. - Digital skills, particularly ability to produce video, a plus.
- Accuracy and ability to write clean, crisp copy in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a driving record that is insurable by the company.
- Work hours may include nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.
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