The Minneapolis Star Tribune is looking for a features editor to take charge of the



daily features sections. The editor will supervise reporters as well as coordinate



content that comes from the wires, syndicates and freelancers. This editor will



conceptualize and coordinate the section, ensuring that it offers a content menu that



is newsy, thought-provoking, entertaining and fun. This editor will collaborate with



copy editors, designers and photographers to generate outstanding ideas, oversee



timely planning and production, and deliver effective and dynamic packages.He or she



will be the primary supervisor for some reporters and as such will be responsible for



helping them define their beats, outline and execute coverage that meets or exceeds



the best standards in the business, and be the primary line editor for those stories.



  



Qualifications:    Must be a problem-solver, adept at juggling multiple tasks and



priorities. Must possess strong leadership skills and  vision to grow and improve the



section.  Highly developed management skills that include attention to detail and



deadline,  priority- and-goal-setting and story planning. Collaborative skills to



interact with design, copy desk, photo and other features editors daily. Creative



thinker and planner who stays current on pop culture and is able to break out of the



mold of "we've always done it like this." Smart assigning editor who



conceptualizes smart, timely, fresh stories that bring high-impact to  the features



pages as well as providing content for A-1.



    

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