Publications Editor
The Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) is a professional,
nonpartisan office in the legislative branch of Minnesota state
government. OLA conducts audits, evaluations, and investigations of
publicly funded programs and reports the results to the Minnesota
Legislature and the public.
We are looking for curious and motivated critical thinkers interested
in applying their editorial and writing skills to OLA’s reports and
other written documents. The Publications Editor will be responsible
for ensuring that OLA’s final written products are clear, well
written, and meet OLA standards. We offer flexible schedules, great
benefits, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
Job Duties
Edit, format, and help publish OLA reports, letters, requests for
information, and other written communication to ensure they follow OLA
writing standards.
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Edit reports at multiple stages for structure and organization,
clarity, narrative, and audience understanding.
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Copy edit reports to ensure that all reports conform with OLA
standards.
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Help produce final reports using Microsoft Office products (Word,
Excel, etc.) and graphics software, incorporate all necessary tables
and graphics.
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Review and edit letters, memoranda, requests for information, and
other documents to ensure consistency with OLA standards.
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Develop forms, templates, and graphics to standardize OLA work
products and reports and facilitate efficient communication between
divisions and support staff.
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Help ensure OLA work products and reports meet ADA guidelines. Apply
and ensure accessibility requirements are met for written
documentation.
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Responsible for coordinating and communicating across teams to
ensure report production schedules are met.
The salary range is from $36.67 to $54.37 per hour, the equivalent of
$76,567 to $113,525 per year. The Legislative Auditor will determine
the starting salary within this range based on a successful
applicant’s qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered, a candidate
must submit a cover letter and resume and must have:
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A Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Communications, English,
Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
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Three years of experience writing and editing for a public audience.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
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Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work; develop specific
goals and plans; and meet deadlines.
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Knowledge relating to basic principles of effective communication
for a variety of audiences and communication channels, including but
not limited to the areas of plain language, writing, and editing.
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Ability to manage projects of varying sizes and differing deadlines.
- Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment.
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Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and
maintain relationships with leadership and staff throughout the
organization.
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Excellent writing, editing, verbal communication, and critical
thinking skills.
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Fluency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn additional tools
and technologies.
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Willingness to take on various assignments to achieve positive
results for the agency.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience managing publications (highly desirable).
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Experience remediating written documents and ensuring their
accessibility (preferable).
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Proficiency in writing clear and concise reports on complex and
technical issues.
- Knowledge of state government and the legislative process.
Additional Requirements
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We will review
cover letters and resumes to identify
applicants meeting minimum and preferred qualifications. Selected
applicants will go through an interview process and will be required
to submit education transcripts and employment references. At the
time of the interview, we may ask applicants to respond to a writing
prompt or complete an editing exercise.
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We will conduct background checks prior to any employment offer.
Violations relevant to being an auditor at OLA may disqualify an
applicant.
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Due to the nonpartisan nature of our office, applicants with
extensive prior partisan work experience may be disqualified.
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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
without needing sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H1B
status).
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This position will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or
work in the office. The selected applicant must live in Minnesota
and is expected work in the office as required.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must
submit a cover letter with their resume through the
state’s
Careers website. You may do
this by uploading the documents as a single file attachment, or
uploading the cover letter separately from the resume. If you have
questions about applying for jobs, please contact the job information
line at 651-259-3637 or e-mail
careers@state.mn.us.
Publications Editor - (Job ID 93848)
(Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026.)
If you have questions please contact Penny Gomez, Human Resources at
Penny.Gomez@state.mn.us.
Why Work for Us
Meaningful work. OLA helps to improve state government by
promoting good management in state agencies and enhancing program
effectiveness.
Great benefits. OLA, as part of The State of Minnesota, offers
excellent,
health and retirement benefits, as well
as a strong commitment to work-life balance to help you thrive both at
work and in your personal life.
OLA values the unique contributions that candidates with diverse
experiences, knowledge, and backgrounds can bring to our work.
