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Digital News Producer/ Coordinator

Employer
Forum Communications Company
Location
Fargo, North Dakota
Salary
Depends on experience.

Job Details

Forum Communications Company is hiring a fulltime Digital News Producer/Coordinator. This position is responsible for coordinating and editing broadcast scripts and other non-newspaper content (ie, blogs, radio podcasts) for a digital subscriber audience, while finding new opportunities to maximize video presentation online. This person will work in conjunction with assignment editors, reporters and web teams in the newsrooms of WDAY/WDAZ-TV, The Forum and Grand Forks Herald to prepare and distribute content for our digital audiences. This person would serve as a point person for joint story coverage and promote digital initiatives in the newsrooms. Other responsibilities include:

  • Edit and rewrite daily content for a digital audience.
  • Distribute and share content to the appropriate sites and in style-specific formats, on deadline.
  • Work with print and broadcast newsrooms to coordinate communication and joint story coverage, including breaking news.
  • Upload content to TV and newspaper websites using a common content management system.

Requirements:

  • Must have a journalism degree, or similar, from a four-year college and/ or the equivalent newsroom experience in a writing, editing or digital producer capacity.
  • Must be able to edit copy under tight deadlines and follow prescribed style
  • Demonstrate a commitment to increase online reporting and grow digital audience.
  • Basic video editing knowledge
  • Must be able to work evenings initially, and occasionally weekends and holidays.
  • Must be a motivated, self-starter with strong organizational skills and an eye for details.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Follow best practices and ethics of responsible journalism.
  • Highly motivated and able to work both independently and with other staff.
  • Able to multitask and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment.
  • 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.

Company

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, comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays and paid time off for birthday, 401(k), company-paid volunteer time, health and wellness initiatives, paid parental and pregnancy disability leave. 

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

Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life. 

Company info
Telephone
701-241-5564
Location
101 5th St N
Fargo
ND
58102
US

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