As editor of this team, you must have a great interest in the outdoors, and see it for what it is: ripe for coverage in a wide range of areas. We write about hunting and fishing, backpacking and kayaking, camping and trapshooting, and many things in between. Our readers are conservationists, muskie fishers, marathoning moms, ATVers – all who’d rather be outside than anywhere else.

You will succeed in this role by managing your colleagues as they break news and produce a compelling mix of accountability journalism, human-centered narrative, smart beat enterprise and high-value service journalism.  You will guide initiatives such as newsletters and events that support transforming the Minnesota Star Tribune into a modern digital media company.

 

As an editor, you are fast and flexible, enthusiastic about a wide range of statewide topics, and hyper-focused on understanding what our audience wants to know. You will keep a close eye on what our readers are talking about on search and social media, surfacing stories that will surprise, delight and engage our audience across all our platforms. 

You will: 

Lead and coach reporters. You will help your team set priorities, guide them to stories and approaches that have statewide appeal, and help them frame those stories before they begin writing, not after the story has been filed. Be enterprising and entrepreneurial. Our readers most value news, insightful reporting and alternative storytelling approaches they are not seeing elsewhere. Be relentlessly audience-centric. Ensure that reporters and others on your team are developing and implementing data- and audience-informed coverage plans for their topic areas. Collaborate with your editors and other news leaders to determine daily, weekly and ongoing coverage strategies across multiple platforms. Collaborate with members of the Audience team to build avenues for engagement and amplification of your team’s work and the Minnesota Star Tribune. Partner with our Consumer Growth, Events, and Sales teams to extend our journalism, deepen our bond with our audience and grow revenue.

 

You have:  

Newsroom experience and a portfolio of work that demonstrates an ability to produce journalism that has an impact. A commitment to using 21st century digital tools to track and analyze online audience trends, and build strategies to engage readers and drive subscriptions. Strong people skills and an ability to give and receive constructive feedback. The ability to collaborate and communicate across the organization. High standards and a commitment to fairness and accuracy. A curious, audience-focused mindset, deep understanding of Minnesota and how it’s changing.  The ability to multitask and juggle priorities, and meet deadlines.  A commitment to creating an inclusive workplace.

To apply: Upload a resume and a memo outlining your strategic vision for the role, and top ideas for coverage plans.

 

Salary/Wage Range:

$130,000 - $150,000 / year

Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. The Minnesota Star Tribune offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(K) match, healthcare coverage – medical, dental, and vision, life, disability, paid time off, and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at benefits.startribunecompany.com.

 

More about The Minnesota Star Tribune

At The Minnesota Star Tribune, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to their happiness, growth, and well-being. Here’s a snapshot of the exceptional benefits we offer:

Modern Downtown Office: Enjoy a state-of-the-art workspace with a free fitness center, collaborative center, golf simulator, and a rooftop patio. Comprehensive Benefits: Includes commuting subsidy, medical, dental, and vision insurance. Wellness & Work-Life Balance: Participate in our wellness program with financial incentives, generous paid time off, flexible holidays, one volunteer day, and two wellness days. Financial & Family Support: Benefit from a 401(k) with company match, paid parental and caregiving leave, hybrid work arrangements, and tuition reimbursement. Additional Perks: Access to an employee assistance program, pet insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.

Honored in 2023 with Diversity MBA's inaugural Top 25 Outstanding Leadership and Diversity Impact Awards, we are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Even if you don't meet every single requirement for this role, we encourage you to apply. At The Minnesota Star Tribune, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.