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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.

We are seeking a Video Journalist for the David and Leni Moore Columbia Fellowship in Journalism. A recent Columbia Journalism School graduate will be hired into the Star Tribune’s newsroom in Minneapolis MN. for one year starting in summer or fall 2026, with an option to extend.

The applicant should have a strong background in video storytelling, reporting and editing. The right candidate will be comfortable planning, capturing and editing their own vertical video, as well as scripting their own standups. Experience with off-camera lighting, sound equipment, Canva, Adobe Premiere, and Photoshop is preferred.

This visual reporter will balance daily coverage with longer-term stories, spotting trends and helping explain our changing state to our readers.
This scholar will meet readers where they are, reporting across different mediums to reach audiences on all our platforms.

You will:

• Be relentlessly audience-centric. Seek out and use data about where our audience is – and where we can reach new audiences – and work to break news and produce enterprise that meets audience needs and interests.
• Be enterprising and entrepreneurial. Our readers most value news and insightful reporting not seen elsewhere. Staying informed about evolving issues and emerging developments will result in stories of interest to statewide and regional audiences.
• Collaborate with editors and reporters across the newsroom to create coverage on multiple platforms.
• Work regularly from the Star Tribune’s downtown headquarters.

Qualifications:

• A 2026 graduate of Columbia Journalism School’s Master of Arts or Master of Science program.
• A portfolio of published work demonstrating solid news judgment, deep reporting, and comfort with a broad range of topics.
• An ability to connect with sources and subjects from diverse backgrounds and include overlooked or ignored viewpoints.
• High standards and a commitment to fairness and accuracy.
• The ability to multitask and juggle priorities on a deadline.
• A commitment to using 21st-century digital tools, tracking and analyzing online audience trends, and building strategies to engage readers.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and multitask in a high-pressure environment.
• A commitment to the Star Tribune’s standards, mission, and values, including journalism that reflects the diversity of Minnesota and the Star Tribune’s audience.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TM, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

To apply:
Please upload a resume, 3-5 work samples, and a cover letter including ideas for story topics that would engage Minnesota Star Tribune readers.  Address your cover letter to Maria Reeve, Executive Director, Culture and Careers, Minnesota Star Tribune, and APPLY DIRECTLY ON THE MINNESOTA STAR TRIBUNE'S CAREER PAGE AT THIS  LINK: 

Deadline to apply: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 11:59 PM. 

Compensation Range:

Compensation for this position is $62,662.08 to $87,638.72 a year, based on the A-scale level in the contract of the Minnesota Newspaper and Communications Guild.

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 to interns 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 for parking or Metro Transit. 

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.