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The Mankato Free Press in Mankato, Minnesota is looking for its next editor.  The Free Press is a 24/7 365 day per year news gathering operation on its website,  mankatofreepress.com , publishes a print newspaper five days each week Tuesday-Saturday, produces The Land, the leading agricultural publication in the region and a number of special sections and magazines. Our editor is responsible for news and opinion content for our print and digital platforms and other niche publications. We are looking for someone who dares to try new ways to gather news and information and deliver it to both traditional and non-traditional audiences. Mankato is a growing, electric college town with no shortage of places to go, people to see, or things to do. Are you ready to tell our story? Applicants need a collaborative management style, a strong sense of professionalism, a passion for hyper local news, ability to oversee and help cover beats, strong editing and writing skills and the...

Full-Time Political & Education Reporter The Mankato Free Press is now hiring a reporter for our Political & Education beat. This role is ideal for someone eager to tell the stories that shape the political arena of our area and all that education has to offer as well. Youll tell these compelling stories not only in the printed newspaper but also find new and compelling solutions in social media and on-line to ensure these stories are viewed and heard. Core Responsibilities Report and write with balance and objectivity and adhere to journalistic ethics as established by CNHI Produce a minimum expectation per five days worked of 10 bylines (2 enterprise) and 2 videos Meet all daily copy and advance copy deadlines Shoot or arrange a photo, breakout and/or graphic to accompany each byline story Work rotating weekend general assignment shifts as needed Maintain list of follow-ups, story ideas and source...