Editor, Regional, Mpr News

Who We Are:

The mission of American Public Media Group (APMG) is to enrich the mind and nourish the spirit, thereby enhancing the lives and expanding the perspectives of our audiences and assisting them in strengthening their communities. We aspire to be the leader in creating trusted and meaningful listening experiences with and for curious people, and we seek to create a diverse, inclusive culture focused on growth and outcomes to serve our audiences

The regional Editor works with a team of journalists who cover Minnesota from bureaus located across the state. As a crucial team member, you will edit daily, breaking, and enterprise stories for all MPR News platforms, including the website, social media, newsletters, and broadcast programing.

Our regional team is made up of people energized by a good story, who challenge each other to sharpen their reporting, and who genuinely love their work. Regional reporters cover a wide range of topics including – but not limited to – climate change impacts, the state’s energy transition, tourism, education, health care, industry and politics. You will assist reporters with story selection and help team members navigate reporting challenges. Your duties will also include working with other editors to set the newsroom’s short-term and long-term coverage agendas.

This is a position within the SAG-AFTRA bargaining unit at MPR News.

Expected Compensation Range: $37.05 - $44.46/ per hour. Exact hourly rate is determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure and internal equity.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Your Role:

• Coordinate and assign news stories produced by a team of regional reporters
• Edit copy for radio, newsletters, online and visual platforms, social media
• In breaking news situations, may be required to write for online or newscasts
• Work with digital team on production, images, graphics
• Contribute to setting coverage priorities with other editors
• Fill in for other editors as needed
• Coach staff on reporting, writing and on-air delivery
• Work on specialized, focused projects including, but not limited to, Talking Sense – an online and in-person events platform and social media to help people have hard conversations, better.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education or work experience
• 5+ years editing or equivalent experience, including experience creating and managing news content and workflows

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Experience in maintaining high journalistic standards, such as accuracy and fairness, under deadline pressure
• Strong team member and leader
• Track record of strong decision-making and independent work
• Superior organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of broadcast and/or digital journalism newsgathering practices
• Ability to assign and manage coverage of challenging news events
• Strong interest in engagement tools to increase audience reach
• Willingness to contribute to and participate in fostering a culture of equity and inclusion in support of company goals

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Proficient with AP Style
• Experience with content management systems
• Experience with audio editing
• Experience with video journalism
• Data journalism

Reporting To This Position:

• N/A

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
• Working Conditions:
• Moderate noise level
• Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions

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.