Politics​/watchdog​/crime Reporter

Overview

The St. Cloud Times, a USA TODAY Co. paper located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, seeks a Politics/Watchdog/Crime reporter to grow our local coverage.

St. Cloud is a vibrant community on the Mississippi River, about one hour from the Twin Cities, with a diverse population of 206,000.

• Research, report and produce compelling content that informs and engages readers.
• Provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues, producing watchdog journalism that leads to change.
• Use real-time metrics to respond to user demand and reader interest.
• Collaborate with newsroom leaders to shape storytelling for appropriate platforms.
• Contribute to the community’s greater good through impactful journalism.
• Use video to spotlight breaking news and high-interest events.

Employment is contingent on passing a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.

• Bachelor's degree.
• 1-4 years of daily newsroom experience.
• High‑level writing, communication, and time‑management skills.
• Facility with AI and automation, experienced in using it to enhance journalism.
• Demonstrated ability to work well on deadline.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Include a single PDF document containing your resume (1‑2 pages), a cover letter outlining your approach, and links to 3‑5 online samples of your work.

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate on any protected basis. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.