MinnPost’s newsroom is hiring an engagement coordinator

MinnPost is hiring an engagement coordinator to build trust and connection between our journalists, readers and the broader community. You will create opportunities for MinnPost’s journalism to advance and enrich public discourse across Minnesota through events, newsletters and support of our Twin Cities Documenters program. You will also help make MinnPost’s journalism more relevant and responsive through timely feedback to newsroom editors and reporters about issues that are resonating with Minnesotans. Reporting to the audience development editor, you contribute to daily web, newsletter and social media production alongside the audience producer and collaborate across the organization on audience engagement projects and events, including the annual MinnPost Festival. In this role, you will: Support day-to-day web, newsletter and social media production and engagement Collaborate with MinnPost’s audience producer and audience development editor to maximize engagement on all MinnPost news products Plan, facilitate and promote MinnPost events in collaboration with MinnPost’s business team Coordinate Twin Cities Documenters trainings and events and support collaboration between Documenters and the newsroom Moderate comments on social media and manage and respond to reader inquiries and feedback Advocate for the information and journalism that MinnPost readers and Minnesota communities are telling us they want and need through audience and community listening Attend external community events and support MinnPost’s partnerships, including through collaborations on social media Relevant skills: Outstanding oral and written communication skills Strong news judgment and the ability to identify the issues and topics driving conversations The ability to build relationships across the organization and with the Twin Cities Documenters community Strong digital production skills, including working with newsletter, web and social media platforms Experience organizing and promoting events The ability to work across different communities and include them in our coverage Resourcefulness in finding and connecting with people and groups to understand their needs and interests Strong organizational skills to track and move a variety of projects forward This position’s minimum starting salary is $64,500. This position is covered by collective bargaining agreement with TNG-CWA 37002, the Minnesota Newspaper & Communications Guild. Benefits: Health insurance (80% for employees / 50% for partners or dependents) Dental insurance with employer paying 80% of premiums for employees 401(k) dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 3% for all 401(k) contributions or eligible student loan payments Flexible work hours Monthly phone stipend Vacation time off (15 days per year to start) Paid holidays (8 days per year) and floating holidays (4 days per year) Sick and safe time (12 days per year) Paid birthing person health leave (100% up to 6 weeks) Paid family leave (100% up to 8 weeks) through MN PFML program Short-term disability insurance Life insurance Options for employee-paid vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance MinnPost is a newsroom of smart, collaborative people who care deeply about journalism and look out for each other. The community that supports MinnPost is unusually engaged: thousands of loyal readers and members who give because they believe in what we do. The person in this role will occasionally assist with event setup, including moving furniture and lifting up to 25 pounds, and should be flexible with schedule for special events and able to provide their own transportation as needed. To apply, please submit a resume, 2-3 work samples and answer a few application questions. For priority consideration , please submit your application materials via this form by Wednesday, Nov. 25. Applications submitted after the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Related