Sr Editor - Native News, MPR News

Your Role:

The Senior Editor, Native News will be a leader in defining MPR News coverage primarily on news and issues related to Native communities in Minnesota and the upper Midwest region with superior content development and workflow on every platform. We are looking for a supportive editor who will help producers and reporters do their best work, as well as help lead the vision of Native news reporting across the MPR News team. Thinking beyond traditional platforms to include social channels, events and more, the Senior Editor will be an expert storyteller with Native news expertise and the ability to foster partnerships and collaborations across the team, departments, and the community. There may also be assignments to support other teams/areas of news coverage as deemed necessary.

The Senior Editor develops detailed plans and works in a hands-on capacity to realize those plans producing and editing exceptional daily news, data-driven enterprise news, features, explainers, evergreen content, and long-term projects and specials, etc.

Expected Compensation Range: $84,000 - $100,800/yr. Exact salary determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure and internal equity.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Location: St. Paul, MN

Position Responsibility:

• Serve as the lead editorial and content editor, audio/digital for Native news reporting.
• Help producers and reporters develop and structure various Native news reporting for multiple platforms.
• Work collaboratively with teams across MPR News, often on multiple projects at a time, as an editor and mentor.
• Work with MPR News leadership on Native news coverage and strategy.
• Guide and edit audio/visual news content, cultivating superior performance in a digital-first newsroom environment across all platforms.
• Performs public outreach, as needed.
• Other duties within MPR News as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required
• 5 yrs. of editing or equivalent experience.
• 5 or more years of experience in journalism. including experience creating, managing content and workflows

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Proven editorial judgment with a commitment to superior quality and innovative journalism, with an understanding of media production and editing
• Knowledge of the Native community and culture, developed source network.
• Able to work well and productively in an environment where news is constantly changing and being updated and have the temperament to enjoy the process
• Must demonstrate an ability to foster exceptional standards while coaching, inspiring and leading.
• Ability to prioritize work and make resource decisions in a fast-paced media environment
• Excellent coaching, communication, and teamwork skills
• Commitment to an inclusive and equitable workplace
• Commitment to public service journalism

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience advancing organizational equity and inclusion efforts
• Experience with data journalism reporting

Reporting to this Position:

• Edit and Assign: Reporter, Native News

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to manage some work outside of standard office hours as needed.
• Physical Demands:
  • Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time
  • Required to move about in the community
  • Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
  • Ability to use and carry up to 10 pounds of photo/video/audio gear
• Working Conditions:
  • Moderate noise level
  • On assignment out in public/community as required

APMG offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical plans with HSA and FSA options, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave and Paid Caregiver Leave after 1 year, Vacation (3 wks/per year, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Sick time (12 days, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Holiday Pay (10 holidays + 2 floating holidays each year), Volunteer Time (8 hours per year), Long-Term Care and Critical Illness insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.

MPR News and its staff adhere to journalism ethics and integrity as outlined in the MPR News Ethics Guidelines.