Reporter - MMJ

WDAY, the #1 station in Fargo, North Dakota is looking for a Reporter/Multi-Media Journalist to join our team and work in our multi-platform newsroom. As a Reporter/MMJ, you will be responsible for writing stories for TV, social media, and our newspaper. You will shoot, edit, and conduct interviews. The successful candidate will have exceptional writing, communication, and organizational skills. A college degree in journalism or a related field is required. The successful candidate must have a clean driving record, be organized, and work well under pressure.

WDAY is an award-winning station taking home numerous regional Emmys, Edward R Murrow wards and two national Edward R. Murrow awards in the last few years. We are a locally owned and operated station covering North Dakota and western Minnesota. We produce over 30 hours of local news each week and have a staff of over 35 journalists working in our news, weather and sports departments. Our newsroom includes spacious new work stations, meeting spaces and a hangout area complete with couches and televisions. WDAY will invests in you and your career:

1. We offer opportunities to grow – we like to promote from with-in.

2. You will be provided ongoing training sessions with our Magid consultant team.

3. You will individual coaching session with our Magid consultant team.

4. We offer a good work environment with veteran staff to help you grow.

5. You will qualify for a monthly cell phone reimbursement allowance.

6. Full benefits include – Medical, Dental, PTO, 401k, and your birthday off.

7. We have on on-site work room for you to use free of charge

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 220,000. Fargo has a vibrant downtown with many activities and events geared towards young professionals. The community hosts many major concert, sporting events, 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.

Application deadline is 09/30/2021. To apply, please go towww.forumcomm.com/careers/

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.

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.