The Star Tribune structure has changed as our needs have changed. We now have a structure that offers the best of the progressive team approach, as well as the key strengths of a traditional structure.
Teams are responsible for responsible for story ideas.
Reporters and their team leaders decide what to cover. Section coordinating editors work with teams to plan what will run where and how, bringing their own vision to coverage development and packaging. Photo and graphics staff members work with both groups, planning content with the teams and presentation with the section editors. A key goal is early involvement of the visual staff. Copy and layout editors are positioned on the teams and participate in story discussions and content planning.