Native American BEAT Reporter

The Minnesota Daily; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 2,200 - 5,600; Part time

Job summary

The Minnesota Daily is seeking a part-time student reporter to cover stories on the Native American community at the University of Minnesota. The role is 15 hours per week with a piece-rate pay structure and no guaranteed minimum.

Produce about three stories every two weeks, develop sources, and collaborate with editors and mentors from the Hubbard School of Journalism. A strong interest in news, deadlines, and campus engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a University of Minnesota student.
• Writing-related coursework strongly advised.
• Strong grammar and style knowledge recommended.

Responsibilities

• Produce between three stories every two weeks.
• Develop story ideas and maintains source contacts with the Native American community on the University of Minnesota Campus.
• Work closely with editors to determine angles and appropriate sourcing for stories.
• Work closely with mentors provided through the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
• Think creatively about news presentation (photos, graphics, etc.).
• Be well-read on issues surrounding their beat.
• Respect all deadlines.

Skills

Journalism interest

Social media presence

Deadline oriented

Networking

Education

University of Minnesota student

Job description

DepartmentNewsroomReports ToEditor-in-Chief / Managing EditorHours15 per weekPayPiece rate only — you’re paid for what you file, at published rates. No hourly wage, no guaranteed minimum, no cap. No work submitted, no pay.OverviewAre you interested in telling stories that haven’t been told before? What about stories for those who don’t often have a platform to tell them?If that’s you, then this job is for you. This job is a great fit for a reporter who is well-connected on campus with the Native American community, or who is interested in strengthening these relationships.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for producing between three stories every two weeks (quota rotation will be determined with your editor);Develops story ideas and maintains source contacts with the Native American community on the University of Minnesota Campus;Works closely with editors to determine angles and appropriate sourcing for stories;Works closely with mentors provided through the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication;Must be able to think creatively about news presentation (i.e., photos, graphics, etc.);Staff reporters should be well-read on issues surrounding their beat;Should demonstrate a willingness to learn; andMust respect all deadlines.QualificationsMust be a University of Minnesota student;Success in a University writing-related class strongly advised (knowledge of grammar, style conventions, etc. is essential);Strong interest in news (especially as it pertains to digital);Familiarity with the University of Minnesota campus preferred;Should be willing to cultivate a lively social media presence; andYou do not need to be in the journalism school to apply for this position. We welcome applicants from all majors and backgrounds.* Funds for this position are provided by the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communications through a partnership between the MN Daily and HSJMC. The Daily still retains editorial independence from the University of Minnesota in all forms, including this position.Disclaimer: This job description is only intended to be a summary of the responsibilities and qualifications required in the day-to-day work for this position. It is not exhaustive in nature. The Minnesota Daily reserves the right to change the job description at-will and to modify an employee’s job role at any time to best benefit the organization.The Minnesota Daily is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All students are encouraged to apply.