mni-iThe Minnesota Independent is hiring a reporter/blogger to cover politics in Minnesota at the state, county and local levels.

We’re looking for a passionate reporter who can combine the best of traditional journalism with the new paradigms of the Internet and use blogging to develop the narratives of longer-form reporting. A key criterion in measuring success will be the delivery of “impact stories” that inspire public debate and advance the common good.

Successful candidates will be responsible for at least two long-form articles and 15 blog posts per week.

Requirements

At least three years of relevant reporting experience;

Clear understanding of policy, legislation and the workings of state politics;

Familiarity with recent developments in online news;

And a desire to integrate audio and video into reporting, when appropriate.

Salary for this full-time contract position is commensurate with experience.

Please send resume, cover letter and pdfs of at least three recent clips to editor Paul Schmelzer: pschmelzer@minnesotaindependent.com. Subject for email: Minnesota Independent Reporter

Deadline: Nov. 30.

About the Center for Independent Media
The Minnesota Independent is part of a growing online network sponsored by the non-profit and non-partisan Center for Independent Media, which adheres to the Society for Professional Journalists (SPJ) code of ethics and has received twenty SPJ awards for excellence in the past two years.

The Center for Independent Media investigates and disseminates news that impacts public debate and advances the common good.  To accomplish its mission, the Center operates an independent online news network. An informed citizenry is a fundamental principle of civil society and American democracy; in the words of the Supreme Court in Garrison v. Louisiana: “Speech concerning public affairs is more than self-expression; it is the essence of self government.” Our reporting emphasizes the positive role of democratically elected government in securing the common good and social welfare, and the continuing benefits of our founding culture of egalitarian government by the people, for the people.