The MPR News Politics Reporter is responsible for covering issues related to politics, campaigns and government from the Minnesota Capitol to Washington D.C. The position requires the ability to cultivate and generate sources to keep MPR News ahead of the competition. It requires knowledge of how the Legislature and elections work, how the state budget is put together and how policy debates translate into the lives of Minnesotans.
In this role, you will produce regional stories for radio programs, including Morning Edition and All Things Considered, daily newscasts and podcasts. Your reporting will also appear on the MPR News website, in daily newsletters and on social media. Other duties include live Q&As with MPR News hosts.
Though much of the job requires coverage of meetings, news conferences and other events related to politics and government, you will also have opportunities to focus on developing original enterprise stories that expand the audience’s understanding of Minnesota politics, campaigns and legislative activities.
Knowledge of radio production is a plus but not an absolute requirement. An ability to be trained and to sound good on the air is required.
MPR News trains all new employees. You will be given beat-specific guidance on assignments as your primary role, and you will be assigned some general assignment stories. While you will have an assigned shift, per the news cycle and staffing needs of a daily news organization, you may be assigned to work an early morning, night and/or weekend shift.
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Reporting to this Position: None
Expected Compensation Range: $33.10 – $39.72/hour.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
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