MinnPost seeks a twin cities beat reporter

We’re now looking for a journalist capable of both quick, smart takes and also in-depth enterprise reporting on critical issues affecting people who live in the Twin Cities metro area. That could include things like housing, economic development, transit and poverty, but there’s a lot of potential.

We expect the incoming reporter will go well beyond daily news headlines, bringing readers explanatory journalism, data analysis and compelling narratives that hold governments to account and demonstrate how government decisions actually affect people’s lives. We’re interested in hearing the incoming reporter’s ideas about how to approach the beat to best serve our readers who live in the Twin Cities and beyond.

Relevant skills: 

• Outstanding writing and reporting skills
• Data literacy, especially with government data and documents
• At least 3 years of reporting experience with some experience covering a beat; a preference for 8 or more years of reporting experience
• Ability to multitask and work on deadline
• Self-starting, proactive attitude and a track record of collaborating with colleagues
• An interest in community engagement and willingness to participate in occasional MinnPost events

There are great candidates who might not check all these boxes or who hold important skills we haven’t listed. Don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

This position’s starting salary is $60,900 OR $66,150 (with a likely increase in January 2024), depending on experience and qualifications. In order to qualify for the higher salary, a candidate must have eight or more years of full-time equivalent professional reporting experience.

To apply, please submit a resume, 3-5 examples of your work and answer a few application questions using this form: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7622118/TC-Beat-Reporter-Application-2023

The priority deadline is December 18, 2023. Applications submitted after this deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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