The Minnesota Star Tribune is an innovative modern media organization building on an extraordinary 157-year legacy. With seven Pulitzer Prizes and numerous other accolades, we stand as a beacon of journalistic excellence in Minnesota. Together, we are the heart and voice of the north.
Our mission is to build a better Minnesota by connecting us with the people, ideas, and stories that strengthen our communities. We’re seeking dynamic leaders who are passionate about journalism and democracy to help shape this future. If you are excited about reinventing one of our state’s most trusted institutions and leading us into a new era of growth and excellence, we want to hear from you.
Job summary: Consumer Issues Reporter
We are seeking a savvy, versatile reporter to cover public and private consumer-facing companies that Minnesotans regularly interact with in meaningful ways, including key industries like airlines, banking/finance, tech, auto dealerships and more. As an audience-first business reporter, you will be knowledgeable about consumer protections, and skilled in watchdog reporting and surfacing insightful enterprise on issues our readers face.
You will succeed on this beat if you are curious about the world around you, seeing stories wherever you turn, and relentlessly asking the question, “What do consumers want or need to know,” about a topic. You will bring both creativity and a critical eye to the beat, writing authoritative and illuminating stories for, and about, Minnesota consumers and the businesses serving them.
You will:
Qualifications:
Pay for this position starts at $81,026 a year, based on the A4-scale level in the contract of the Minnesota Newspaper and Communications Guild.
To apply:
Please upload a resume and brief memo summarizing how you would approach the job.
Questions? Contact Business Editor Kristen Painter, kristen.painter@startribune.com
To apply, go here.
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