Associate editor - digital

NFR Communications, a regional publisher with a strong lineup of print and digital publications and 132 years of continuous publishing history, seeks an associate editor to join our team in a career path that has considerable potential for growth over the next three years.

• Near-autonomous oversight of four digital publications, including , our flagship daily news site, two weekly newsletters and a quarterly digital journal. Daily news gathering, independent reporting and frequent posting are essential, as are digital-publishing skills through content-management systems like Quintype.
• Daily cross-posting on social media to promote our news items, increase on-platform engagement and drive traffic to  and other NFR vehicles.
• Contributing to our print-publication processes by curating digital news to be digested in our flagship monthly print magazine, Bank Beat, and by participating in planning and proofing meetings for the print publications.

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English or related field
• 1 to 3 years of experience as a reporter, freelance writer, content creator or other editorial specialist
• Proficiency with content-management systems and social media
• The versatility to write both short-form breaking news and long-form profiles and analytical features
• Attention to detail, strong time-management skills and the ability to communicate clearly and candidly

• Full-time, salaried
• Pay range of $41,000 to $51,000 per year
• Group health benefits
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off

This role is based in Eden Prairie, Minn., and while we define it as “hybrid,” we value in-office collaboration, so the associate editor should plan to be in the office several days per week.