Staff Writer / Editorial Writer AdMax Displays is looking for a talented, curious, and community-minded writer to join our growing publishing team. This position will help tell the stories of businesses, organizations, people, and communities across Duluth, Superior, and the greater region. You'll write for several AdMax publications, including Duluthian Magazine, Positively Superior, Business North , destination guides, special publications, and other print and digital projects produced throughout the year. We're looking for someone who enjoys talking with people, asking good questions, finding the story behind the story, and turning interviews and research into articles people actually want to read. What You'll Do Write feature stories, business profiles, community stories, news pieces, and other editorial content Contribute regularly to Duluthian Magazine, Positively Superior, and Business North Interview business owners, community leaders, entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, and other local voices Research story topics and develop article ideas Work with our editorial and design teams to plan upcoming publications Write content for special publications, visitor guides, directories, and other AdMax projects Edit and proofread articles before publication Help maintain editorial calendars and meet publication deadlines Develop relationships with businesses and organizations throughout the region Occasionally assist with website, email, social, and other written content related to our publications Help us identify interesting stories happening throughout Duluth, Superior, and Northern Minnesota Who We're Looking For You don't need to have spent 20 years in a newsroom. We're looking for someone who can write well, communicate confidently, stay organized, and genuinely enjoys learning about people and businesses.

A great candidate will have:

Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills The ability to conduct engaging interviews A natural curiosity and willingness to dig deeper into a story Strong attention to detail The ability to manage multiple stories and deadlines at once Comfort reaching out to and interviewing people they haven't met before An understanding of what makes a story interesting to a local audience The ability to adapt their writing style for different publications and audiences A collaborative attitude and willingness to work closely with editors, designers, photographers, and the broader AdMax team Experience in journalism, communications, marketing, publishing, or professional writing is preferred, but a strong writing portfolio and the right personality matter more to us than a specific degree or career path. What You'll Write About One week you might be interviewing the owner of a new restaurant in Superior. The next, you could be profiling one of Duluth's largest employers, covering a major development project, highlighting a local nonprofit, or helping put together a guide showcasing everything there is to do around Lake Superior. The variety is a big part of the job. Our publications reach thousands of readers throughout the region, giving you the opportunity to tell stories about the businesses, people, projects, and ideas shaping our communities. About AdMax Displays AdMax Displays is a Duluth-based publishing, advertising, and marketing company producing a growing collection of regional publications and advertising products. Our publications include Duluthian Magazine, Positively Superior, Business North , community directories, destination guides, maps, and other specialty publications. We're building a modern local publishing company that combines great storytelling, strong design, local relationships, and advertising to create publications people actually want to pick up and read. Interested? Send us your resume and a few writing samples that show us what you can do. We're especially interested in seeing feature writing, journalism, business writing, profiles, or other work that demonstrates your ability to take a topic and turn it into a compelling story. If you're someone who is constantly noticing interesting people, businesses, and stories around the Twin Ports and thinking, "Someone should write about that," we'd love to hear from you.

Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person