Star Tribune Media Company - Minneapolis, MN
posted 2 months ago
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. 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. The Star Tribune is looking for a skilled, digital-savvy copy editor who is deft with words and headlines, thrives under deadline pressure and would be a strong contributor to our dedicated production team. This editor will work across multiple content areas. We want a colleague who is solutions-driven and agile in meeting digital and print deadlines while ensuring that Star Tribune content meets standards for quality, accuracy, style and taste. This editor must have a track record of high-level copy editing ability - news judgment, balance and clarity - and understand how these skills can help reach audiences on multiple platforms. We require an excellent eye for detail, time-management skills and an eagerness to learn about best practices in the craft. A top ability is a well-honed flair for writing excellent digital and SEO headlines, as well as experience in digital curation, promotion and newsletters. You must have a flexible approach to work and deft communication skills to collaborate with other journalists. You also have the demeanor to work quickly and calmly under deadline pressure - and then consistently meet deadlines. You've proved you will take initiative and are willing to learn and adapt in a changing industry. Pay for this position is based on experience, as outlined in the contract of Star Tribune and the Minnesota Newspaper and Communications Guild.