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Evening News Anchor / Producer

Employer
WDAY
Location
Fargo, ND
Salary
Depends on Experience

Job Details

WDAY, the #1 station in Fargo, North Dakota is looking for an Evening News Anchor/Producer to join our team and work in our multi-platform newsroom. You will anchor, produce 5 days a week and fill-in on the 6pm and 10pm when need. Some reporting will be required. The successful candidate should have at least one year of anchoring experience, exceptional writing, communication and organizational skills.

WDAY is an Emmy award winning, locally owned and operated station that covers eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. We produce more than 30 hours of local news each week. We have a staff of over 35 journalists working in news, weather and sports. Our newsroom includes spacious work areas for each employee, a makeup room, meeting spaces and a hangout area complete with couches and televisions.

WDAY has helped launch the careers of many news professionals around the country.

We have alumni in many of the county's top markets including Minneapolis, Denver, Phoenix, Detroit, Chicago, Tampa Bay, Albuquerque, San Antonio and Las Vegas.

Fargo is the largest city in North Dakota and borders Moorhead, Minnesota. The metro population is over 240,000, including the cities of Fargo and West Fargo in North Dakota and Moorhead and Dilworth in Minnesota. Fargo has a vibrant downtown with many activities and events geared towards young professionals. The community hosts many major concert, sporting, and community events throughout the year. There is a variety of styles of apartments to choose from, including several new apartment buildings in several new neighborhoods. The communities have plenty of options for shopping; from local specialty shops to major retailers.

About the Organization
At Forum Communications Company, our legacy is deeply rooted in harnessing the power of communication to connect and inform people in the communities we serve. Since 1917, everything we do is driven by creating and sharing information, ideas and insights.

Today, we're a leading media and technology company that's home to a family of people whose passion and purpose is fueled by collaboration and innovation We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals and having fun.

Come for the perks:

Excellent employee culture, competitive pay, 401(k), company-paid volunteer time, health and wellness initiatives for all employees. Additional perks for full-time positions include comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off, paid holidays and paid time off for birthday, paid parental and pregnancy disability leave for qualifying employees.

Stay for the people:

Family-owned and operated since 1917, development and growth opportunities, inclusive, creative culture, safe working environment, employees of all ages and backgrounds, positive collaboration.

EOE Statement
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.


This position is currently accepting applications.

Company

WDAY.  

Those call letters have been on the air since June 1, 1953, and are the oldest call letters in the northwest and still locally owned.  Our award-winning local news, weather, and sports has been recognized with Emmy and Edward R. Murrow awards along with AP, ND Broadcasters and NBNA awards.  

We make that award-winning experience accessible to you over the air during First News at 5:00 AM and WDAY 6 News at 5-6-10 and statewide First News, WDAY News at 5 & Sundays at 5:30 PM. We’re updating 24/7 on Facebook, Twitter, Watch WDAY & YourCast apps and the web.  LiveStar, the only satellite truck in the market, allows us to go live from anywhere there’s breaking news.  

WDAY is also an exclusive media partner for the North Dakota High School Activities Association Tournaments, broadcasting the football, boy’s & girl’s hockey and basketball tournaments.

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Fargo
North Dakota
United States

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