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Lakes Area Reporter

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

Job Details

Forum News Service is hiring a full-time Lakes Area Reporter to receive assignments and develop own ideas into relevant and well-written news, enterprise and features stories through research, interviews and reader engagement. The location for this position is flexible within our lakes area papers. Primary responsibilities include:

  • Working independently to identify storytelling opportunities and planning coverage with news editors for a mix of daily and enterprise reporting suitable for multiple platforms.
  • Organize materials, determine focus and write stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards for media websites, newspapers and social media.
  • Focus on broad coverage of the Lakes to address stories, trends and issues related to business/economy of lakes, recreation, environment/water issues, lake life/lifestyle/people, policy/regulatory/land issues and tourism/travel.
  • Develop, nurture and maintain network of sources with primary focus on Minnesota’s lakes area, with a particular emphasis on impact to audience for several websites.
  • Strong photography skills and willingness to produce video stories.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Position requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in journalism.
  • Strong organizational, time management and people skills are essential.
  • Flexibility is required. Ability to write with confidence on multiple topics.
  • Ability to work on deadline, handle sensitive and emotional situations, balance competing demands, set priorities and juggle several issues at once.
  • Digital skills, particularly ability to produce video, a plus.
  • Accuracy and ability to produce clean, crisp content in multiple formats.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with a driving record that is insurable by the company.
  • Work hours and travel may include nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

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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