Projects & Investigative Reporter

Paycom - ATS; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 4,500 - 6,100; Part time

Job summary

The Minnesota Daily is looking for perceptive student writers to fill our Projects & Investigative Reporter role. This position will allow you to use what you have learned about journalism to edit and report on meaningful stories.

Week 1: Brainstorm; Week 2: Pitch; Week 3: Check-in meeting; Week 4: Story one due; Brainstorm two due. Responsibilities include pitching 1,000–1,200 word stories tri-weekly, developing ideas weekly, maintaining source contacts, and working with editors to shape angles

Qualifications

• Must be a University of Minnesota student.
• Strong grammar and style conventions.
• Willing to learn editing and fact-checking processes.
• Ability to learn data visualization concepts through training.

Responsibilities

• Pitches one 1,000–1,200 word story tri-weekly.
• Develops story ideas weekly and maintains source contacts.
• Works with editors to determine angles and sourcing.

Skills

Editing

Fact-checking

Source relationships

Data visualization

Job description

DepartmentProjects & InvestigationsReports ToManaging Editor and Editor-in-ChiefHours10 per weekPay$220 per pay periodPay PeriodStaff is paid semi-monthly (twice a month).Do you have an interest in writing, but have a distaste for 15-inch stories? Love long-term reporting that could require source relationships, DPAs, and holding the powerful accountable? Would you like to use your keen eye and want to advise other reporters’ stories?The Minnesota Daily is looking for perceptive student writers to fill our Projects & Investigative Reporter role. This position will allow you to use what you have learned about journalism to edit and report on meaningful stories.Week 1: BrainstormWeek 2: PitchWeek 3: Check-in meetingWeek 4: Story one due; Brainstorm two dueResponsibilitiesPitches one 1,000-1,200 story tri-weeklyDevelops story ideas weekly and maintains source contactsWorks closely with editors to determine angles and appropriate sourcing for storiesMust be able to think creatively about news presentation (i.e. photos, graphics, etc.);Able to learn and use data visualizations in stories (training available)Keep current on University and local news topics by reading local newspapers and news sitesShould demonstrate a willingness to learnOther duties as assigned by the Managing Editor & Editor-in-Chief Editing ResponsibilitiesAssist reporters with questions about features and offer adviceQualificationsMust be a University of Minnesota studentSuccess in a University writing-related class strongly advisedKnowledge of grammar, style conventions, etc. is essentialYou do not need to be in the journalism school to apply for this positionWe welcome applicants from all majors and backgroundsRequirements for ApplicationWilling to learn how to edit, fact check storiesThree clips, with a preference for feature-length or investigative storiesCover letterApplication questions (questions provided prior to application)APPLY HEREDisclaimer: 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.Note: Because this position requires extensive institutional knowledge of the Minnesota Daily’s newsroom and other operations, the Editor in Chief position is an internal hiring opportunity and not available open to the public.