Investigative Reporters

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 colleagues 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 Reporters  

The Minnesota Star Tribune is seeking intrepid, entrepreneurial, digital- and documents-savvy investigative journalists to join our newly forming Investigative and Accountability Reporting team.  

You should have impeccable news judgment and journalistic ethics; deep experience working with public records and data, as well as building trust with human sources; and a track record of producing deeply reported and compellingly written work that creates conversation and leads to tangible results. 

You will succeed in this role if you have both the stamina to spend several months deep in a project, as well as the ability to do quick-turn investigative or accountability reporting off of significant breaking or developing news. 

A collaborative spirit and flexibility are essential, as is a dogged commitment to holding power to account. 

You will: 

• Be enterprising and entrepreneurial. Our readers most value revelatory and enterprising investigative reporting not seen elsewhere.  

• Be relentlessly audience centric.  You will seek out and use data about where our audience is – and where we can reach new audiences – and work to meet their needs and interests.  

• Be a watchdog willing to hold government agencies and private interests accountable for how they wield power and influence. 

• Collaborate with reporters and editors in other newsroom departments to help identify and elevate accountability reporting opportunities. 

• Collaborate with your editors and the Audience team to build avenues for engagement and amplification of your work and the Star Tribune. 

• Leverage other mediums, such as audio and video and the camera on your cell phone, to reach wide audiences. 

• Meet deadlines on stories from the quick- turn to the long-range. 

• Work regularly from the Minnesota Star Tribune’s downtown Minneapolis headquarters. 

Qualifications:  

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience – at least 4 years at a daily news outlet. 

• A portfolio of published investigative and watchdog work that exhibits solid news judgment, deep reporting, engaging writing and comfort with a broad range of topics. 

• A solid grasp of data and analysis tools, and state and federal data practices statutes. 

• 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, track story budgets 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. 

To apply:  

Please upload a resume and a memo describing your approach to investigative reporting. 

Questions? Contact Eric Wieffering, Managing Editor, at eric.wieffering@startribune.com. 

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.

Salary/Wage Range

Pay for this position ranges from $57,937.66 through $81,026.92 a year, based on the A1 through A4-scale level in the contract of the Minnesota Newspaper and Communications Guild. 

Compensation will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. The Minnesota Star Tribune offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(K) match, healthcare coverage – medical, dental, and vision, life, disability, paid time off, and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at benefits.startribunecompany.com. 

Salary : $81,027