American Public Media Group · 1 day ago
Sr. Editor - MPR News
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $108K/yr
5+ years expAmerican Public Media Group is seeking a Senior Editor for its nationally renowned investigative journalism unit, APM Reports, and the award-winning newsroom at MPR News. The role involves guiding and refining investigative projects across various channels, training journalists, and managing relationships with news partners.
Media and Entertainment
No H1B
Responsibilities
Guide and refine investigative projects across a variety of channels — podcasts, radio, digital, social and video
Train and mentor journalists in investigative techniques, storytelling, writing and audio production
Demonstrate expertise in the technology, tools and processes necessary to produce superior investigative and documentary journalism on all channels, including but not limited to podcasts, radio, websites, newsletters, social media, video, and other evolving products
Serve as a player/coach on investigative projects
Manage relationships with internal and external news partners
Foster a creative and productive teamwork environment
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
5 years editing or equivalent experience, including experience guiding the content and workflows of others
Minimum of 5 years reporting experience
Must demonstrate an ability to foster exceptional standards while coaching, inspiring and leading
Experience developing longform audio and investigative projects
Experience planning investigations and managing/training others for exceptional performance
Well-established editing skills: vetting pitches, leading teams through reporting challenges, structuring narrative arcs, wordsmithing copy
Fluency with audio editing platforms, spreadsheets and collaboration software (e.g. Slack, SharePoint, Dropbox, Google Docs)
Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent coaching, communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to an inclusive and equitable workplace
Commitment to accountability journalism in the public interest
Understanding of and commitment to quality management and continuous improvement
Knowledge of the law and its application to journalism, including experience navigating public records requests
Ability to work across a range of skills and in a flexible manner, carrying out responsibilities in accordance with APMG's mission, values and professional standards
Preferred
Track records of excellence in longform print journalism, video, data and/or photography
Managing legal review, fact checking and making sure every word, crossfade and music cue is perfect
Experience advancing organizational equity and inclusion efforts
Language skills, such as proficiency in Spanish, Hmong, Somali or another language used by a large number of people in the U.S. or Minnesota
Benefits
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.
Company
American Public Media Group
American Public Media Group (APMG) works to create the future of public media by amplifying voices to inform, include, and inspire.
Founded in 1967Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-10-24Acquired
Leadership Team
Jean Taylor
President and CEO
Nick Kereakos
CTO / SVP
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