MinnPost is hiring a state government and politics reporter to produce both quick-turn and in-depth enterprise reporting on critical issues affecting people throughout Minnesota.
This reporter will frequently collaborate with the Senior Staff Writer-State Government, the data journalist, reporters covering Washington and Greater Minnesota, as well as the MinnPost audience team. You will illuminate and explain complex issues in creative ways that will engage audiences, influence public discourse and have real impact on policy and the people working to address a range of challenges our state faces.
You’re both a self-starter and a great collaborator who can pivot quickly to address audience needs and go beyond the daily headlines, explaining what the news means and who it will affect. You aim for your work to serve as a trusted guide equipping people to make changes in their communities through civic engagement or simply by talking with friends, family and neighbors about what matters. By adding context, fact-checking public discourse, introducing readers to new voices and perspectives and by uncovering trends and key developments, you will improve Minnesotans’ access to high quality journalism on state government. Through republication partnerships, outside appearances on other media platforms and occasional MinnPost events, your work will help grow MinnPost’s reach and impact while solidifying our place in the broader Minnesota media ecosystem as the trusted, go-to source for in-depth, explanatory journalism on state government and politics.
The writer will be based at the Minnesota State Capitol during legislative sessions and will be expected to regularly attend meetings and events in-person and engage with colleagues and editors, contributing to a collaborative team committed to professional growth and engaging, retaining and growing audiences on multiple platforms.
Relevant skills:
- Outstanding writing and reporting skills
- 3+ years of journalism experience preferred, with at least some experience covering a beat
- Ability to multitask and work on deadline, turning stories quickly to maximize reach and impact
- An eagerness to engage audiences in new and innovative ways, and to think boldly about how to drive conversation and empower change
- Data literacy, especially with government data and documents
- Self-starting, proactive attitude and a track record of collaborating with colleagues
- An interest in engagement and willingness to extend reach of core reporting through other formats, including participation in MinnPost events
There are great candidates who might not check all these boxes or who hold important skills we haven’t listed. Don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.
To better reflect the communities we serve, we seek to recruit staff members from many backgrounds and with diverse identities. We strongly encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities.
This position is covered by collective bargaining agreement with TNG-CWA 37002, the Minnesota Newspaper & Communications Guild.
This position’s minimum starting salary is $70,040 for candidates with eight or more years of professional experience, and $64,890 for those with less than eight years of experience. MinnPost employees are eligible for merit increases on an individual basis. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Location: St. Paul during legislative sessions; Minneapolis during off-session
Benefits:
- Health insurance (80% for employees / 50% for partners or dependents)
- Dental insurance with employer paying 80% of premiums for employees
- 401(k) dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 3% for all 401(k) contributions or eligible student loan payments
- Monthly phone stipend
- Generous time off: 15 days vacation per year to start, 8 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays, 12 days sick time
- Paid birthing person health leave (100% up to 6 weeks) and paid family leave (100% up to 8 weeks)
- Short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Options for employee-paid, vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
We’re committed to maintaining a healthy work-life balance and providing a place for staff to feel supported in their professional growth and achieve ambitious goals.
To apply, please submit a resume, 3-5 examples of your work and answer a few application questions using this form: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8152142/Staff-Writer-State-Government-Application-2025. The priority deadline is September 7, 2025. Applications submitted after the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $64,890.00 - $70,040.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN 55414
