Photo 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.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate understands that newsroom collaboration in brainstorming approaches for photo and video assignments is just as important as selecting images for stories. You have a keen understanding of how to choose images that resonate with readers and maximize impact, particularly on our digital platforms. You are a great communicator and can easily work with stakeholders across a range of newsroom disciplines - including reporting, design and audience. You will be a coach for staff, guiding professional development and visual storytelling. You uphold standards of accuracy, fairness and inclusion in the Star Tribune's coverage. We are a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom publishing on multiple platforms, so you will need to have a strong understanding of all areas of print and online editing, including social media acumen and photo/video usage on those platforms.

ABOUT US

We produce powerful visual journalism for breaking news stories, deeply reported narratives, explanatory pieces, and high-impact investigative reports. The photo team is expected to help generate daily and long-term story targets, and our editors come to meetings prepared to pitch story ideas. In addition to its desktop and mobile sites, social media accounts and daily print newspaper, the Star Tribune also produces a variety of special sections. We center our community in all our coverage.

The Star Tribune is an award-winning newsroom recognized annually for its photo and video work (POYi, Best of Photojournalism, Edward R. Murrow Awards, regional Emmys, SND and World Press Awards). We are the upper Midwest's largest source of news and information with a weekly readership of 1.3 million people in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area and with subscribers in all 50 states. Learn more about us from our Community Impact report.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets overall goals and vision for photos in our news, features and sports sections
• Manages daily and long-term planning, including handling credentialing, travel coordination and direct editing with photographers
• Regularly edits on deadline events
• Responsible for daily print production, working closely with print designers in selecting photos in concert with digital edits done by other photo editors
• Edit with all photographers, serving as a direct editor and coach for photographers
• Comfortable handling breaking news for all sections when needed
• Pitches in on other areas of coverage as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive newsroom, and we encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. If your profile does not match this job description exactly, you may still be a candidate for this position. If you apply, please let us know how your skills and experience relate to the role and its objectives.

• Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced newsroom is preferred, including at least some management experience of visual teams
• Demonstrated ability to make strong news judgments, and ethical and culturally sensitive decisions under pressure
• Demonstrated visual acumen in choosing photos for publication, with a wide-ranging knowledge of news, features and sports photo editing
• Demonstrated ability to research and track down photos, especially in breaking news situations
• Experience with visual storytelling across multiple platforms, including the web, social platforms and third-party news apps
• Must have strong prioritization, organization and communication skills
• Must show ability to think ambitiously about multimedia storytelling and work with journalists across our newsroom to conceptualize and execute seamless presentations
• At least some experience working with standard photo editing tools, including Photoshop
• Fast learner able to quickly pick up new skills

SCHEDULE

Variable hours could include nights, weekends and holidays.

TO APPLY

Please upload a resume and link to a portfolio of your work.

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.