MinnPost has been selected as one of 12 newsrooms across the nation to host a fellow starting on July 7, 2025, as part of the CatchLight Local Fellowship program in partnership with Report for America. Through photos and videos, the visual journalist will help illuminate MinnPost stories on our site, social media and newsletters. The program is two years with the potential to renew for a third year.
The fellowship application is open now until Monday, Feb. 3. Interested visual journalists are encouraged to read the FAQs and must apply online. There is an info session specifically for the CatchLight/Report for America program on Jan. 15 at 2:30 p.m. CT. You can register for the info session here.
The salary for this position is $53,000 for under 3 years of experience or $63,000 for 3+ years of experience. This is union position that comes with full benefits, including subsidized health insurance, generous paid time off and a 401(k) or student loan payment match. This is a hybrid position based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The fellow must live in or relocate to the Twin Cities. To read the full position description and a full list of benefits, click here.
We’re excited to partner with CatchLight and Report for America to bring on our first full-time visual journalist through this program. The fellow will report on how state and local policies affect everyday Minnesotans, seeking out visual cues and the people experiencing the impact of these policies. The visual journalist will often collaborate with other reporters but will also pursue solo projects.
Elizabeth Dunbar
Elizabeth Dunbar is the editor of MinnPost. She can be reached at edunbar@minnpost.com or on Twitter @edunbarMN.
