What are the responsibilities and job description for the Newsroom Executive Assistant position at Star Tribune Branding?
The Minnesota Star Tribune is an innovative modern media organization building on an extraordinary 158-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 sharp, resilient, and highly organized Executive Assistant at our headquarters in Minneapolis MN. to support our Editor-in-Chief and the senior editorial leadership team.
This is not a standard corporate EA role. You will be working in a newsroom environment where priorities shift depending on the news cycle. You will act as a gatekeeper, a scheduler, a project manager, and a diplomat. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, possesses impeccable judgment, and has a strong interest in news.
Responsibilities:
1. Executive Support & Calendar Management
• Manage an active and fluid calendar for the editor, prioritizing meetings based on editorial or strategic urgency.
• Act as the primary gatekeeper, professionally screening calls, emails and community requests.
• Assist with regular newsroom communications.
2. Editorial & Office Operations
• Manage expense reports and approve invoices for freelancers and contractors in a timely manner. Maintain freelance database.
• Assist with the organization of newsroom town halls, editorial meetings, training and external donor events.
• Manages editorial assistant who handles mail, letters to the editor and other newsroom tasks.
3. Project Coordination
• Track progress on long-term projects to ensure teams are hitting milestones.
• Track recruitment and hiring process, including scheduling candidate interviews and managing candidate correspondence.
• Maintain newsroom vendor contracts.
Qualifications:
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally in media, publishing, communications, or a similarly fast-paced industry.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Discretion: Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information (personnel issues, editorial content) with integrity.
• Resilience: Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment where news may interrupt nights and weekends.
Compensation Range:
The compensation range for this position is $63,900 - $75,000.
Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.
The Minnesota Star Tribune offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(K) match, healthcare coverage – medical, dental, and vision, life, disability, paid time off, and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at benefits.startribunecompany.com.
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.
Salary : $63,900 - $75,000