Minnesota Reporter

Summary:

The person in this position is responsible for producing engaging, relevant stories and/or visuals in a variety of formats on all relevant publishing platforms, with an emphasis on digital content and publishing for a statewide audience.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

● Contributing daily to Minnesota state legislative coverage during the session in St. Paul.

● Breaking news coverage, from the Twin Cities and surrounding areas, that would be of interest to our FCC communities, especially those in Minnesota.

● Other daily-turn stories of high news value and on a variety of topics for Minnesotans as well as border communities Fargo and Grand Forks.

● Identifying news trends or topics that are relevant and common across the state — especially for our FCC locations — that can be aggregated and shared for a statewide audience.

● Contribute to major/breaking news coverage for various FCC locations as required. This could be a combination of reporting and/or multimedia production.

● Following available audience data to identify high-interest issues — topics people are reading, sharing and searching for — and developing content around these topics for these targeted audiences.

● Contributing feature stories, profiles and/or enterprise stories for the Forum News Service network; a willingness to tell stories in a variety of formats.

● Developing sources and regular touchpoints in the region for developing unique story ideas.

● Embracing a creative, collaborative approach with other team members and with other FCC departments and locations; contributing to the overall advancement of digital content initiatives and product initiatives for the company.

● Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

● Writing experience for a newspaper, website, magazine or specialty publication is required.

● Experience using digital analytics and social media tools is preferred.

● Basic knowledge of video and photo editing is preferred.

● Some experience in proofreading or editing is preferred; AP Style knowledge is a plus.

● Journalism or communications degree is helpful, though equivalent experience will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

● A strong sense of purpose and urgency for the news.

● Must be able to multitask and juggle many different projects in a fast-paced environment.

● Ability to work quickly and accurately using a Web-based content management system.

● Must be creative, hardworking and a self-starter.

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter online and send three writing samples to Executive Editor Kirsten Stromsodt at kstromsodt@forumcomm.com.

Application deadline is 09/22/2021. 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.

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