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Community Reporter Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Resident Assistant

Saint Cloud, MN · On-site

$20.57 - $29.72/hr

Our beautiful community hosts 101 Assisted Living and 36 Memory Care apartments. Our residents ... Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any concerns regarding potential mistreatment * Offers ...

Resident Assistant

Edina, MN · On-site

$20.98 - $30.31/hr

Aurora on France is an innovative senior living community attached to Fairview Southdale Hospital ... Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any concerns regarding potential mistreatment * Offers ...

Resident Assistant

Edina, MN · On-site

$20.98 - $30.31/hr

Aurora on France is an innovative senior living community attached to Fairview Southdale Hospital ... Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any concerns regarding potential mistreatment * Offers ...

Resident Assistant

Edina, MN · On-site

$20.98 - $30.31/hr

Aurora on France is an innovative senior living community attached to Fairview Southdale Hospital ... Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any concerns regarding potential mistreatment * Offers ...

Resident Assistant - AL

Oakdale, MN · On-site

$20.98 - $30.31/hr

Senior Living Community in Oakdale | Oak Meadows This is a casual role! This position is ... Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any concerns regarding potential mistreatment * Offers ...

Resident Assistant - AL

Edina, MN · On-site

$20.98 - $30.31/hr

Job Overview York Gardens Senior Living is proud to be part of the vibrant Edina community. Our ... Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any concerns regarding potential mistreatment * Offers ...

Resident Assistant

Edina, MN · On-site

$20.98 - $30.31/hr

Aurora on France is an innovative senior living community attached to Fairview Southdale Hospital ... Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any concerns regarding potential mistreatment * Offers ...

Resident Assistant

Edina, MN · On-site

$20.98 - $30.31/hr

Aurora on France is an innovative senior living community attached to Fairview Southdale Hospital ... Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any concerns regarding potential mistreatment * Offers ...

Resident Assistant

Edina, MN · On-site

$20.98 - $30.31/hr

Aurora on France is an innovative senior living community attached to Fairview Southdale Hospital ... Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any concerns regarding potential mistreatment * Offers ...

Resident Assistant - AL

Edina, MN · On-site

$20.98 - $30.31/hr

Job Overview York Gardens Senior Living is proud to be part of the vibrant Edina community. Our ... Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any concerns regarding potential mistreatment * Offers ...

Resident Assistant - AL

Saint Cloud, MN · On-site

$20.98 - $30.31/hr

Our beautiful community hosts 101 Assisted Living and 36 Memory Care apartments. Our residents ... Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any concerns regarding potential mistreatment * Offers ...

Resident Assistant - AL

Saint Cloud, MN · On-site

$20.98 - $30.31/hr

Our beautiful community hosts 101 Assisted Living and 36 Memory Care apartments. Our residents ... Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any concerns regarding potential mistreatment * Offers ...

Resident Assistant

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$21.75 - $30.31/hr

This senior living community features 133 Independent living, 106 assisted living, and 44 memory ... Acts as a mandated reporter, promptly reporting any concerns related to potential mistreatment.

Resident Assistant

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$21.75 - $30.31/hr

This senior living community features 133 Independent living, 106 assisted living, and 44 memory ... Acts as a mandated reporter, promptly reporting any concerns related to potential mistreatment.

... convenient community. This position is responsible for providing personal care and designated ... Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any concerns regarding potential mistreatment * Offers ...

Senior Living Community in Oakdale | Oak Meadows Week 1: Tues, Wed, Thur - 2pm-10pm Week 2: Tues ... Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any concerns regarding potential mistreatment * Offers ...

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Community Reporter information

What does a community reporter do?

A Community Reporter is a journalist who focuses on covering news and events within a specific local area or community. Their work involves gathering information, interviewing residents, attending local meetings, and reporting on issues that directly affect the community. They aim to highlight stories that might be overlooked by larger media outlets and provide a voice for local residents. Community Reporters often play a key role in building trust and fostering communication between the media and the public.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a community reporter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Community Reporter, you need strong writing, research, and interviewing skills, often supported by a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with digital content management systems, social media platforms, and multimedia tools like audio recorders or cameras is typically required. Curiosity, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication help build trust and gather authentic stories within diverse communities. These skills and qualities are vital for delivering accurate, engaging news coverage that resonates with local audiences and upholds journalistic integrity.

How does a community reporter typically build relationships with local sources and community members?

Community Reporters often spend significant time attending local events, engaging with residents, and maintaining an active presence in neighborhoods to build trust and rapport. They develop relationships by listening to community concerns, connecting with local leaders, and being accessible both online and offline. This approach helps them gather authentic stories, understand diverse perspectives, and ensure their reporting is relevant and impactful to the community they serve.

What is the difference between Community Reporter vs Local Journalist?

AspectCommunity ReporterLocal Journalist
CredentialsTypically requires a high school diploma or equivalent; journalism or communications degree preferredOften requires a degree in journalism, communications, or related field
Work EnvironmentCommunity-focused settings, local events, neighborhood storiesNewsrooms, media outlets, covering broader local issues
Employer & IndustryLocal newspapers, community radio, online community platformsLocal newspapers, TV stations, online news outlets
Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing roles focused on community-level reportingPeople seeking information on professional journalism careers

Community Reporters focus on hyper-local stories within communities, often working for smaller outlets or online platforms. Local Journalists may cover broader issues for established media organizations. Both roles require strong reporting skills, but Community Reporters tend to work more directly within neighborhoods, while Local Journalists operate in larger news environments.

Do community reporters make good money?

Community reporters' salaries vary depending on location, experience, and the size of the media organization. Typically, they earn hourly wages or salaries that range from entry-level pay to more experienced roles, with some earning additional income through freelance work or bonuses. Compensation can also be influenced by skills in reporting, writing, and multimedia tools.

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Infographic showing various Community Reporter job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH CLINICAL TRAINEE: MONTICELLO

Monticello, MN • On-site

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners • 201 - 500 employees

$55K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Treat clients with emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders within a family driven and trauma informed framework.

  • Provide evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy interventions and make treatment plan adjustments as needed.

  • Assist in medication monitoring, education, and health maintenance activities.


Central Minnesota Mental Health Center rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Description
COMPENSATION
Unlicensed Therapist Target Range - $55,000-$65,000 (based on clinical hours and supervision)
*In addition to the base salary, eligible individuals can earn monthly and annual bonuses for services exceeding impact targets*
*Clinical Supervision included*
SCHEDULES
Full Time: Monday-Friday, Day Shift
Clinic Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Friday 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
OPPORTUNITY
Central Minnesota Mental Health Center (CMMHC) has a rewarding opportunity to serve as a Clinical Trainee within Outpatient Mental Health (OPMH) Team in our Monticello location. Provider will work in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team and staff; refer to other programs as needed. Therapy sessions may be one to one, in groups, or in sessions involving family members.
WHAT IS OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH?
Our Outpatient Mental Health Program offers comprehensive mental health support for individuals, couples, families, and groups of all ages who are navigating challenges such as sadness, stress, anxiety, trauma, or difficulty adjusting to life changes. This therapy-based program is designed to support both short-term life challenges and long-standing mental health concerns. Our services empower clients by providing tools, coping strategies, and insights to enhance emotional well-being and improve functioning in relationships, work, school, family life, and overall self-care.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Clinical Trainee/ Therapist is responsible for treating clients with emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders within a family driven and trauma informed framework. Provider will work in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team and staff; refer to other programs as needed. Therapy sessions may be one to one, in groups, or in sessions involving family members. The Outpatient Therapist reports to the Clinic Manager and will also be billing under the license of an approved supervisor.
  • Instruct, assist, and support clients in areas such as; interpersonal communication skills, community resource utilization and integration skills, crisis assistance, relapse prevention skills, health care directives, budgeting and shopping skills, healthy lifestyle skills and practices, cooking and nutrition skills, transportation skills, mental illness symptom management skills, household management skills, employment-related skills, and integration into community living.
  • Under the supervision of the Team Leader, provide evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy interventions.
  • Make changes in the treatment plan to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in mental status/symptoms or behavior which may put the recipient at risk.
  • Provide medication monitoring and education regarding health maintenance to encourage a healthy lifestyle. These activities include: assist in maintaining consistent medication regime, deliver medication, discuss purposes and benefits of medications, and report any complaints or distress about medications.
  • Work collaboratively with a variety of community providers, employers, landlords, and families.
  • Maintain current knowledge of the mental health service system and the ability to locate information and resources for a variety of client needs within the mental health, medical, housing and social services system.
  • Participate in daily, mandatory, team meeting as well as all designated team activates.
  • Follow all current mandated reporter guidelines.

Requirements
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Clinical Trainee
  • Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Working towards licensure as an LP, LPCC, LICSW or LMFT
  • Clearance from DHS and sexual exploitations screening.
  • Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record.

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART
  • Two years' experience in outpatient therapy
  • Medicare Eligible Provider
  • SPMI, ARMS, ACT Team, TCM or community based experience
  • Experience in being a child and adolescent provider with clients 6+ years andolder
  • A passion to work in community based mental health
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate when needed with other departments

What Central Minnesota Mental Health Center employees say

Pay

Hours and flexibility

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