Editorial Director, Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk

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• Supervise a part-time Data Journalist.
• Complete administrative functions and other duties as assigned.

Shift Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8-5, with occasional weekend and evening hours

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A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

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