Immigration Reporter: Break News & Deep Stories in MN

Star Tribune Media Company LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

The Minnesota Star Tribune seeks an Immigration Reporter to own breaking news and enterprise coverage across Minnesota. You will build deep sourcing among immigrant communities, government officials, advocates and law enforcement to illuminate how federal policy, enforcement decisions and demographic change affect Minnesota families and workplaces.

Reporting this beat will require clear, accurate storytelling that connects local developments to national conversations, using public records and

Qualifications

• Portfolio of published work showing breaking news and enterprise reporting.
• Ability to turn complex policy into clear journalism.
• Ability to build trust with diverse sources and maintain independence.
• Strong reporting and writing skills with focus on accuracy.
• Experience using public records or data for accountability reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own breaking news and enterprise coverage of immigration and immigrant communities across Minnesota.
• Build deep sourcing among immigrants, community leaders, government and law enforcement.
• Break news with speed, accuracy and authority while explaining why it matters.
• Produce enterprise and accountability journalism on immigration policy and impact.
• Use public records, data and reporting tools to examine government decisions.

Skills

News judgment

Source development

Reporting & writing

Public records/databases

Multitasking on deadline

Cultural sensitivity

Journalistic independence

Tools

Public records databases

Job description

The Minnesota Star Tribune seeks an Immigration Reporter to own breaking news and enterprise coverage across Minnesota. You will build deep sourcing among immigrant communities, government officials, advocates and law enforcement to illuminate how federal policy, enforcement decisions and demographic change affect Minnesota families and workplaces.

Reporting this beat will require clear, accurate storytelling that connects local developments to national conversations, using public records and