Reporter II

American Public Media Group

Reporter II delivering exceptional news coverage including general news and in-depth stories for MPR News across Minnesota. Collaborating on special assignments and mentoring students in Mahnomen County.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • California, Minnesota, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36 - $43 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in news reporting and storytelling across various media platforms, with a strong emphasis on community engagement and the inclusion of Native and Indigenous voices. Proficient in developing sources, conducting interviews, and delivering timely, compelling content under tight deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Journalism3-5 Years Reporting ExperienceSource DevelopmentLive On-Air ReportingDigital Media Production

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Hard Skills

News ReportingStory DevelopmentResearch SkillsInterviewing SkillsContent ProductionDeadline ManagementComplex Story ReportingDigital Content CreationPodcast ProductionSocial Media Engagement

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringCommunity EngagementAdaptabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Digital PlatformsPodcasting ToolsSocial MediaVideo Production SoftwareAudio Editing Software

Industry Keywords

Native NewsIndigenous VoicesCommunity ConcernsMahnomen CountyBreaking News

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver exceptional news coverage that informs, includes, and inspires audiences across Minnesota
Develop sources, research, report and produce daily general news and in-depth stories and program segments for all channels including radio, podcast, digital, and social
Work on special assignment in Mahnomen County, including mentoring students and developing stories and content for local Native news partners in the area
Guides coverage of community concerns and solutions in Mahnomen County
Maintains a wide variety of sources, with an emphasis on Native and Indigenous voices
Develops and pitches stories for reports, programs, podcasts, and/or digital content, including video and social with a depth and diversity of knowledge
Delivers voice, sound, and visual rich stories and material with little oversight, including substantive reports on a quick turnaround on varied subjects on a deadline, digital media (including written and visual content for social media and online publication), breaking news, and/or feature stories
May be assigned to live reports and two-ways, if appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or equivalent work experience
3-5 or more years experience reporting or other applicable experience
Ability to develop sources relevant to the assignment
Ability to deliver stories with competence and authority
Ability to research and interpret records and other source materials as needed
Ability to skillfully interview subjects and witnesses
Ability to report complex or multi-faceted stories competently and on deadline with moderate direction
Ability to do live on-air reports
Ability to learn and stay current with existing and emerging technologies and platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical plans with HSA and FSA options
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave after 1 year
Vacation (3 wks./per year, pro-rated, based on hours worked)
Sick time (12 days, pro-rated, based on hours worked)
Holiday Pay (10 holidays + 2 floating holidays each year)
Volunteer Time (8 hours per year)
Long-Term Care and Critical Illness insurance options
Employee Assistance Program
403(b) Retirement Plan