Climate & Weather Reporter

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 : Climate & Weather Reporter

The Minnesota Star Tribune is seeking a reporter to cover how climate change and changing weather patterns are affecting Minnesota and Minnesotans.

As The Minnesota Star Tribune's climate and weather reporter, you will be part of the organization's newly formed Outdoors department, responsible for explaining how climate change, weather, and the nexus between the two is impacting the state and the lived experience of its residents. In that role, you will be expected to examine both problems and solutions : the ways that government, nonprofits, business and individuals in Minnesota are both contributing to and counteracting climate change in the state.

To succeed as the climate and weather reporter, you should have an accountability mindset, a strong background in environmental and science reporting, and experience covering climate, weather and environmental issues. You should also have a demonstrated ability to produce a variety of stories, including quick-turn news, deeply reported enterprise and investigative pieces and compelling narratives.

As the Climate and Weather Reporter, you will :

• Be enterprising and entrepreneurial. Our readers most value news and insightful reporting not seen elsewhere. Staying informed about the issues that affect how people experience climate change in Minnesota will result in stories of interest to statewide, regional and national audiences.
• Be adept at reporting and writing different kinds of stories across a variety of climate and weather topics.
• Acquire and analyze data to identify trends and stories for your beat and for others on the environmental team.
• Collaborate with other reporters on the Outdoors team, your editors and other news leaders to determine daily, weekly and ongoing coverage strategies across multiple platforms.
• Be committed to employing audience strategies based on real-time metrics and strategic analysis.
• Collaborate with your editors and members of the Audience team to build avenues for engagement and amplification of your work and The Minnesota Star Tribune.
• Leverage other mediums, such as audio and video and the camera on your cell phone, to reach wide audiences.
• Work regularly from The Minnesota Star Tribune's downtown headquarters.

You have :

Annual pay for this position ranges from $57,934.76 to $81,026.92 a year, based on the A1 through A4-scale level in the contract of the Minnesota Newspaper and Communications Guild.

Compensation for the role 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.

To apply :

Please upload a resume and a short memo describing how you would approach this position , including at least three ideas for stories you would like to write.

Questions? Contact Outdoors Editor Andy Putz at andy.putz@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 :

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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 : $57,935 - $81,027