American Public Media Group is hiring : Fellow, Producer - MPR News in Saint Paul

Position Information Start Date : January 5 – December 4, 2026

Hours : 40 hours per week

Location : St. Paul, MN

Pay : $20 / hour – $23 / hour (salary based on individual education and / or relevant experience)

Overview MPR News has an exciting opportunity for a developing journalist with a passion for programming to join our regional show – MN Now as a Producer Fellow. This fellowship will give you real-world experience working on our LIVE statewide, weekday program with the latest news, putting people first with down-to‑earth, unscripted interviews and reports that aim to include, inform, and inspire right now. This program is the innovation hub of MPR News, boldly trying, testing, and learning as we create the future of public media for local Minnesota communities and across platforms, audio and video, for prospective audiences.

Key Learning Goals Gain practical experience in producing daily news coverage for a statewide broadcast.

Develop professional relationships and expand network within the journalism industry.

Responsibilities Pitch segments : locate, contact, pre‑interview sources, and book guests.

Coordinate guest bookings and technical requirements for remote studio connections.

Help write promos, scripts, fact‑check copy, and deliver content on all platforms.

Contribute to our ongoing experimentation for finding new ways to deliver valuable and timely content to audiences across platforms, including social media and video / YouTube, in addition to high‑quality radio programming.

Benefits Eligible to accrue sick time off.

Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA.

Eligible to participate in the APMG retirement plan.

Programming & Development Participate in a robust onboarding experience.

Professional development : on‑the‑job training, workforce readiness training, formal performance review feedback sessions, etc.

Participate in brown bag sessions to gain broader perspective of the organization.

Required Qualifications Completed bachelor’s degree or at least two years relevant professional work experience in journalism or communications.

Experience in production, editorial or broadcast experience.

Experience with digital audio editing systems.

Experience writing for digital platforms.

Familiarity with social media platforms.

Solid news judgment.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Reads widely across a variety of current news sources.

Ability to generate fresh and strong ideas for the programs.

Ability to work interdependently within a team while maintaining effective communication and accountability with minimal supervision.

Excellent organizational skills; effective with details and deadlines.

Ability to learn new industry‑specific skills as required.

Research skills.

Interest in and general knowledge of news, current events and the media ecosphere.

Preferred Qualifications Experience with Dalet newsroom software.

Skill and experience in field production.

Experience with live news programming.

Familiarity with recent Minnesota news stories.

Multi‑platform social media and video experience.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.

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