Immigration Reporter

The Minnesota Star Tribune; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Healthcare coverage

Hybrid work arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

The Minnesota Star Tribune seeks an Immigration Reporter to own Minnesota's immigration beat from our Minneapolis headquarters. You will break news and develop deep sources among immigrant communities and government, producing distinctive enterprise journalism that explains how federal and state policy affects Minnesota families and economies.

Reporting that engages readers through diverse formats, you will collaborate with visual journalists and newsroom colleagues, using data, records and

Qualifications

• Portfolio of published work showing breaking news and enterprise reporting.
• Ability to turn complex policy into clear journalism.
• Ability to build diverse sources and maintain independence.
• Strong reporting and writing with accuracy and fairness.
• Experience using public records or data for accountability reporting.
• Understanding of digital audiences and storytelling formats.

Responsibilities

• Own breaking news and enterprise coverage of immigration in Minnesota.
• Build deep sourcing among immigrant communities and officials.
• Break news with speed, accuracy and clear significance.
• Produce enterprise and accountability journalism on policy and demographics.
• Use public records and data to examine government decisions.

Skills

Breaking news

Source development

Enterprise journalism

Writing skills

Public records

Digital storytelling

Multitask on deadlines

Tools

Public records requests

Data journalism

Government documents

Job description

The Minnesota Star Tribune is an innovative modern media organization building on an extraordinary 159-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.

We are seeking an ambitious Immigration Reporter at our headquarters in Minneapolis MN to own one of Minnesota’s most consequential and dynamic beats: immigration and the changing communities reshaping the state.

This person will play a central role in reporting the real-world impact of one of the country’s most divisive political and policy issues. Decisions made in Washington, at the State Capitol and by local governments can have immediate consequences for Minnesota families, workplaces, schools and communities.

We want a reporter who can operate on both fronts: break important news as immigration policy and enforcement change and produce distinctive enterprise journalism that helps readers understand what those changes mean.

This reporter will develop authoritative sourcing inside immigrant communities as well as among government officials, advocates, attorneys, employers, law enforcement and others shaping immigration policy and its consequences. The goal is journalism readers cannot get elsewhere — reporting that reveals what is happening, holds powerful institutions accountable and captures how immigration is changing Minnesota.

Enterprise on this beat should go well beyond profiles and stories about individual communities. We want reporting that identifies larger forces and important changes: how immigration is reshaping Minnesota’s workforce and economy; how federal policy is playing out here; how enforcement decisions affect communities; how newcomers are changing cities and institutions; and how political conflict over immigration is influencing Minnesota.

Success will be measured by the ability to break meaningful news, develop deep and diverse sources, produce ambitious and original enterprise journalism and make the Star Tribune an essential source for understanding immigration in Minnesota.

You will

• Own breaking news and enterprise coverage of immigration and immigrant communities across Minnesota.
• Build deep sourcing among immigrants and community leaders and within government, law enforcement, advocacy organizations, the legal system and other institutions.
• Break news with speed, accuracy and authority while explaining why developments matter.
• Produce distinctive enterprise and accountability journalism about immigration policy, enforcement, demographic change and their impact on Minnesota.
• Use public records, data and other reporting tools to examine how government agencies and powerful institutions make and carry out decisions.
• Identify stories with statewide and national significance and connect national immigration developments to their consequences in Minnesota.
• Use audience insights to identify unanswered questions and opportunities to reach readers who may not currently turn to the Star Tribune for immigration coverage.
• Work with visual journalists and colleagues across the newsroom and use formats including video, audio, newsletters and live coverage when they strengthen the journalism.

Qualifications

• A portfolio of published work that demonstrates a record of breaking news, developing sources and producing deeply reported enterprise journalism.
• Strong news judgment and the ability to turn complicated policy and contentious issues into clear, compelling journalism.
• The ability to build trust with sources from different cultural, economic and political backgrounds and perspectives while maintaining journalistic independence.
• Strong reporting and writing skills and high standards for accuracy and fairness.
• Experience using public records, data or other accountability-reporting tools.
• An understanding of how audiences consume journalism digitally and a willingness to experiment with different forms of storytelling.
• The ability to multitask and juggle priorities on deadline.
• Knowledge of Minnesota and experience covering immigration, government, demographic change or diverse communities are preferred. Language skills relevant to Minnesota’s immigrant communities are also valuable.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TM, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The reporter will work regularly from the Minnesota Star Tribune’s downtown Minneapolis headquarters.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual pay range for this A-scale position is $62,662.08 - $87,638.72, as established by the contract of the Minnesota Newspaper and Communications Guild.

Compensation 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.

More About The Minnesota Star Tribune

• 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.

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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.