Investigative Reporters and Editors is hiring: Deputy Managing Editor – Investig

Deputy Managing Editor – Investigative Journalism

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Investigative Reporters and Editors is a mission-driven multimedia organization that produces award-winning news, information, and music programming. We build a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success. As the journalism pillar of the organization, we are committed to courageous, impactful reporting that sets the conversation for our community by holding the powerful accountable and uncovering wrongdoing.

Position Overview

The Deputy Managing Editor (DME) guides the APM Reports team within MPR News. The unit is a national award‑winning, ambitious, enterprising group of investigative and documentary reporters, producers, and editors. The DME is responsible for the team’s complex and consequential original revelations across all channels. The role calls for an experienced investigative editor committed to creating essential, engaging journalism that serves the public interest. The DME will be an inspiring leader and mentor, uphold high standards of journalism excellence, and set the team’s vision in collaboration with the supervisor. Exceptional communication, expertise in investigative and data reporting, and partnership development are critical for success.

Responsibilities

• Manage team’s workflows to maintain a broad content stream and impactful stories used for all channels
• Ensure assigned teams meet daily and project deadlines
• Assist with determining news coverage priorities
• Participate in and help lead all applicable editorial meetings
• Assign stories and support MPR News coverage needs and processes
• Coordinate collaboration across channels, including digital team on production, images, video and graphics, and marketing
• Foster a knowledge‑sharing environment
• Work on special projects as assigned
• Champion, foster and develop the highest journalism standards of enterprise reporting

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 5 years of editing, enterprise, and/or supervisory journalism experience
• 10 years of journalism reporting or producing experience

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Proficient in news gathering, editing, and fact‑checking
• Experienced with AP Style and data journalism reporting
• Proven track record of editing original, complex investigative stories on tight deadlines
• History of producing sophisticated, high‑quality journalism on complex topics and story ideas
• Strong capacity for managing teams and multi‑stakeholder reporting
• Experience with legally sensitive or confidential information and discretion
• Ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously under stringent timeframes and changing priorities
• Ability to work and lead efficiently, calmly, and cooperatively under deadline pressure
• Willingness to innovate, learn new skills, and create new ways to serve the audience on all channels

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with long‑format and/or podcasting production
• Ability to inspire, mentor, and build successful teams
• Strategic and digital thinker
• Innovative, constant learner ready to shape the future of enterprise and investigative journalism across channels
• Capable of delivering for all channels in breaking‑news situations
• Familiarity with CMS and audio production systems

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including Medical plans with HSA and FSA options, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave and Paid Caregiver Leave after 1 year, Vacation (3 weeks per year, prorated based on hours worked), Sick time (12 days, prorated), Holiday Pay (10 holidays + 2 floating holidays), Volunteer Time (8 hours per year), Long‑Term Care and Critical Illness insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more.

Work Location

St. Paul, MN

Compensation

$110,000 – $130,000 USD annualized. Exact rate determined by experience, education, organizational structure, and internal equity.

Application Process

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over employment visas at this time.
• Application Deadline: Until filled.

We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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