Columbia Fellowship in Journalism

The Minnesota Star Tribune is an innovative modern media organization building on an extraordinary 157-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.

Job Summary:

The Minnesota Star Tribune is seeking a reporter for the inaugural David and Leni Moore Columbia Fellowship in Journalism. A recent Columbia Journalism School graduate will be hired into the Star Tribune's newsroom in Minneapolis for one year starting in summer or fall 2025, with an option to extend.

This reporter will write news and enterprise stories on topics of interest to readers throughout the state. You can expect to balance daily coverage with longer-term stories, spotting trends and helping explain our changing state to our readers. We want all our journalism to be distinctive, ambitious and useful, becoming a vital part of our readers' lives.

You will:

• Be relentlessly audience centric. Seek out and use data about where our audience is - and where we can reach new audiences - and work to break news and produce enterprise that meets audience needs and interests.
• Be enterprising and entrepreneurial. Our readers most value news and insightful reporting not seen elsewhere. Staying informed about evolving issues and emerging developments will result in stories of interest to statewide and regional audiences.
• Collaborate with editors and reporters across the newsroom to create coverage on multiple platforms.
• Leverage other mediums, such as audio and video and the camera on your cell phone, to reach wide audiences.
• Work regularly from the Star Tribune's downtown headquarters.

Qualifications:

• A 2025 graduate of Columbia Journalism School's Master of Arts or Master of Science program.
• A portfolio of published work demonstrating solid news judgment, deep reporting, engaging writing and comfort with a broad range of topics.
• An ability to connect with sources and subjects from diverse backgrounds and include overlooked or ignored viewpoints.
• High standards and a commitment to fairness and accuracy.
• The ability to multitask and juggle priorities on deadline.
• A commitment to using 21st century digital tools, tracking and analyzing online audience trends and building strategies to engage readers.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and multitask in a high-pressure environment.
• A commitment to the Star Tribune's standards, mission and values, including journalism that reflects the diversity of Minnesota and the Star Tribune's audience.

This is a benefits-eligible full-time position, with pay of $65,000 to $75,000, based on experience.

To apply:
Please upload a resume, 3-5 work samples and a cover letter including ideas for story topics that would engage Minnesota Star Tribune readers.

Deadline to apply: Monday, March 3, 2025.

More about The Minnesota Star Tribune

At The Minnesota Star Tribune, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to their happiness, growth, and well-being. Here's a snapshot of the exceptional benefits we offer:

• 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.

Honored in 2023 with Diversity MBA's inaugural Top 25 Outstanding Leadership and Diversity Impact Awards, we are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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.

This fellowship is supported by generous grant funding from David and Leni Moore of Minneapolis, via the Minnesota Star Tribune Local Journalism Fund, in coordination with the Minneapolis Foundation.