Hybrid Editor - St. Cloud, MN presso Forum Communications Company

St. Cloud Live is an emerging print and digital news publication focused on delivering local news and entertainment to the St. Cloud metro. Its best-in-class journalism earned the publication 9 awards by the Minnesota Newspaper Association in 2024, including 4 first place awards. St. Cloud Live is part of Forum Communications Company, a 5th-generation family-owned media company with 20+ publications across the Upper Midwest that collectively deliver local news to more than 5 million readers every month.

SUMMARY

The Editor will act as a liaison to the newsroom for overall organizational issues, content initiatives, and execution of content strategy. They will also assist with major company reporting projects, news literacy and public trust efforts, and opinion and editorial advisory oversight. Candidates should live in/around the St. Cloud, MN metro area, and be able to maintain consistent onsite presence at our St. Cloud, MN operation site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise all aspects of the news operation. 
• Prepare, administer, and operate within the newsroom budget. 
• Approve all newsroom hires and promotions. 
• Review and evaluate work of newsroom staff. 
• Participate in all meetings as part of the management team. 
• Serve on the editorial board. 
• Represent the company in community organization and media functions. 
• Participate in professional activities as appropriate. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline with at least four years newsroom experience.
• Experience in a daily news setting and/or supervisory capacity is strongly preferred. 
• Strong decision-making skills. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work well under deadlines.

Expected compensation for this role is between $60,000 and $70,000/year, based on qualifications and experience.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We are a family-owned media and technology company that has been providing trustworthy, quality journalism and business solutions for more than a century. We’ve always been in the business of telling stories, but we’re more than just a newspaper today. As one of the Upper Midwest’s largest media organizations, we are leaders in the business of print and digital news, technology, telebroadcasting, printing, and agency advertising.

The company is comprised of passionate and purpose-driven people fueled by collaboration and innovation. In addition to a generous benefits package, you’ll enjoy development and growth opportunities, an inclusive and creative culture, and a safe working environment. We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals, and having fun. Come for the perks. Stay for the people.

Forum Communications Company offers the following for all full time and 32 benefited employees:

• Health, dental, and vision packages 
• Company paid short term disability and life insurance coverage
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage options 
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Retirement benefits 
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.