Investigative Editor

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: Investigative Editor

The Minnesota Star Tribune is looking for a creative and ambitious editor to build and lead a team of investigative reporters, while also working collaboratively with accountability reporters and teams across our newsroom.

You are the right person for this job if the defining characteristic of your work as an investigative reporter and/or editor is stories that made an impact. The ideas are original or surprising. The reporting is fair, but tough-minded and revelatory.

And the writing? It sparkles and engages even the most time-pressed or skeptical of readers.

You are the right person for this job if you relish the challenges that come with it: rigorously vetting proposals; coaching journalists through every step of the reporting and writing process; prosecuting their findings to ensure they are rock solid and stand up to legal review; partnering with photographers, artists, data reporters, designers and audience to produce powerful, deeply engaging stories that rate among the best in the country.

You also relish the opportunity to build and lead a new team that will include Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists. You are willing to be a newsroom-wide resource for colleagues pursuing investigative and accountability stories. This may mean leading or helping shepherd deeply reported stories from writers in other departments, and taking a lead role in producing accountability stories and narratives during major breaking news events.

You will:

• Supervise, edit and professionally develop a team of investigative reporters, while building fruitful relationships with journalists across the newsroom.
• Generate and vet a diverse range of high-impact ideas that lead to exclusive stories of consequence, whether short-term investigations or longer-term, project-level journalism.
• Work collaboratively with other teams across the newsroom, including photo, data and design, while pitching ideas for special projects.
• Coordinate the long-term planning of the most in-depth stories, managing calendars, timelines and workflows.
• Take a leadership role in the newsroom in developing investigative reporting skills and tools.
• Ensure that resources used on high-impact reporting reflect the diversity of experiences and needs in Minnesota.

The ideal candidate has:

• A track record of producing and/or guiding powerful and distinct, high-quality investigative work.
• Excellent news judgment and a gift for inspiring and coaching talented, ambitious reporters with varying skill levels.
• Superb story framing and line-editing skills, and the ability to think strategically about which big projects are worth assigning and investing time in.
• Experience with investigative tools, including data analysis and document research.
• A commitment to using modern-day digital tools, tracking and analyzing online audience trends and building strategies to engage readers.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, track budgets and multitask in a high-pressure environment.
• A commitment to The Minnesota Star Tribune’s standards, mission and values, including journalism that reflects the diversity of Minnesota and The Minnesota Star Tribune’s audience.

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.