Assistant Editor - House Public Information Services
A full-time regular position is available with the Minnesota House of Representatives as assistant editor for the nonpartisan Public Information Services office.
The office supports the mission of the House of Representatives via nonpartisan news and information services including reporting on committees and floor sessions, informational publications, photography, and television coverage.
Responsibilities include:
- first edit of materials for all department publications, website content and television production scripts;
- report on legislative committees and floor sessions;
- provide work direction and advice to temporary writers;
- assist with the hiring and training of writing staff;
- distribute meeting schedules via the House’s electronic schedule mailing list; and
- assist with social media postings.
An ideal candidate will have excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills and be able to write clearly and quickly about complex subjects. News reporting experience is strongly preferred. An understanding of state government and the legislative process is recommended. Must be able to work long and irregular hours, especially during a legislative session, including nights and occasional weekends.
This position requires knowledge and familiarity with AP style, proven abilities with Microsoft Office 365 word processing and database software, and knowledge and familiarity with social media platforms. BA or BS in communications and/or journalism strongly preferred.
This is a full-time, at-will position that works in person with the possibility of some interim remote work consistent with House policies and department needs. Excellent benefits offered, including low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and holidays; paid parental leave; earned compensatory time or earned non-exempt overtime; employer paid life insurance; and optional disability insurance and tax-free expense accounts.
The House offers a competitive salary and opportunities for ongoing professional development. Starting classification and annual salary commensurate with relevant experience. Assistant editor range is $59,184 - $106,531.20. The starting salary range for an entry-level assistant editor is generally between $59,184 and $65,102.40 depending on relevant experience.
View information about the office at www.house.mn.gov/hinfo/hinfo.asp. Information about nonpartisan legislative careers is at www.leg.mn.gov/webcontent/leg/Nonpartisan_careers_Minnesota_Legislature.pdf.
To ensure consideration, a cover letter, resume and clips must be received by 12 p.m., Dec. 2, 2024. Interviews may begin prior to the application deadline. Email or send application materials to:
Mike Cook
Assistant Director/Editor, Public Information Services
Minnesota House of Representatives
Third Floor, Centennial Office Building
658 Cedar St., St. Paul, MN 55155
mike.cook@house.mn.gov
Candidates with a disability who wish to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process may contact Kelly.Knight@house.mn.gov.
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