Forum Communications Company is hiring: Reporter/Multimedia Journalist in Fargo
Forum Communications Company, Fargo, ND, United States
Full-time
Description
WDAY, the number #1 station located in the Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN metro area, broadcasts across the entire state of North Dakota, Western Minnesota, and Eastern South Dakota. WDAY is an award-winning station, taking home multiple Emmy awards as well as regional and national Edward R. Murrow awards in recent years. They produce more live, local sports coverage than anyone in the region, and are the proud home of North Dakota State University Athletics and North Dakota High School Activities State Tournaments. WDAY is part of Forum Communications Company, a 5th-generation family‑owned media company, and produces over 40 hours of local news, weather, and sports content each week, making them the most watched news station in the state of North Dakota and Western Minnesota.
Summary
A Broadcast Multimedia Journalist researches, writes, and delivers compelling stories across multiple platforms, including live and breaking news coverage. This role involves shooting and editing video, conducting interviews, and reporting on news and sports as they unfold. The journalist may also serve as a fill‑in anchor for both news and sports broadcasts as needed.
Essential Functions
Write stories and conduct interviews on assigned topics.
Shoot and edit video and edit stories for newscasts.
Live reporting, as well as reporting on breaking news and sports stories as they happen.
Act as a fill‑in anchor for both news and sports.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, or a related field preferred.
Exceptional written, communication, and organizational skills.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by the company.
Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision packages
Paid maternity and parental leave
Company‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance
Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
Retirement benefits with company match
Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours
Expected compensation for this role is approximately $16.00 - $19.00/hour, based on qualifications and experience.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.
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Description
WDAY, the number #1 station located in the Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN metro area, broadcasts across the entire state of North Dakota, Western Minnesota, and Eastern South Dakota. WDAY is an award-winning station, taking home multiple Emmy awards as well as regional and national Edward R. Murrow awards in recent years. They produce more live, local sports coverage than anyone in the region, and are the proud home of North Dakota State University Athletics and North Dakota High School Activities State Tournaments. WDAY is part of Forum Communications Company, a 5th-generation family‑owned media company, and produces over 40 hours of local news, weather, and sports content each week, making them the most watched news station in the state of North Dakota and Western Minnesota.
Summary
A Broadcast Multimedia Journalist researches, writes, and delivers compelling stories across multiple platforms, including live and breaking news coverage. This role involves shooting and editing video, conducting interviews, and reporting on news and sports as they unfold. The journalist may also serve as a fill‑in anchor for both news and sports broadcasts as needed.
Essential Functions
Write stories and conduct interviews on assigned topics.
Shoot and edit video and edit stories for newscasts.
Live reporting, as well as reporting on breaking news and sports stories as they happen.
Act as a fill‑in anchor for both news and sports.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, or a related field preferred.
Exceptional written, communication, and organizational skills.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by the company.
Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision packages
Paid maternity and parental leave
Company‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance
Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
Retirement benefits with company match
Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours
Expected compensation for this role is approximately $16.00 - $19.00/hour, based on qualifications and experience.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.
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