Editor - On-Call

Kling Public Media Center
480 Cedar Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101, USA

Overview
The Editor, On Call is responsible for news content across all channels, as requested by the Deputy Managing Producer. As a crucial team leader, you assign and coordinate daily and breaking news coverage, edit stories for newscasts, and lead audio, video, and social content production. Duties include working with the news team, upholding exceptional journalism standards, and providing mentoring and guidance as applicable. The position may include evening, weekends, and/or holidays for general news coverage, as well as support for special projects. You will be trained on MPR News systems and technologies, including digital channel production.

Compensation
Expected Compensation Range:

$33.65 - $40.38 per hour. The exact salary rate is determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.

Location
Location:

On-Site, St. Paul, MN

Application Process
Application Process:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Position Responsibilities

Lead reporters, digital editors, and newscasters on assigned schedule

Assign and edit news stories, guide daily coverage across channels (audio, video, digital, social)

Edit newscast material and longer audio features

Write and produce breaking news stories and create content for audio and digital platforms as needed

Assist editing staff on daily and long-term special projects as scheduled

Duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education or work experience

2 years of experience in editing or equivalent experience; 5 or more years of experience in journalism

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Experience in maintaining high journalistic standards, such as AP style, accuracy, and fairness, under deadline pressure

Track record of strong decision-making and independent work

Superior organizational and communication skills

Knowledge of broadcast and digital news production

Ability to assign and manage coverage of challenging news events

Strong interest in engagement tools to increase audience reach

Willingness to contribute to and participate in fostering a culture of equity and inclusion in support of company goals

Preferred Skills and Experience

Ability to use non-traditional approaches and other audience engagement tools/methods

Ability to identify and develop opportunities for news sources and contacts

Understands the process of distribution of content on all channels

Knowledge of Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or another language used by large populations of Minnesotans

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Ability to manage some work outside of standard office hours as needed

Physical Demands: Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time

Required to move about in the community

Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping

Working Conditions

Equal Opportunity Employer
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