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Reporter

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

Job Details

The Jamestown Sun is hiring a full-time News Reporter. Responsibilities include:

  • Receives assignments and develops own ideas into relevant news content.
  • Produces in-depth, engaging stories about specific issues affecting the local and regional community.
  • Covers breaking news with urgency and accuracy with the goal of always being first to report important, accurate, developing news on our digital platforms
  • Follows prescribed editorial style and format standards, for multiple platforms.
  • Incorporates multimedia aspects such as video, audio, and photography in stories.

Requirements:

  • Must have a journalism degree, or similar, from a four-year college of university.  Recent journalism school graduates with internship, daily newspaper or college newspaper experience are encouraged to apply.
  • Accuracy and ability to write clean, crisp copy in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
  • Basic knowledge of video and photo editing.
  • Knowledge of AP style, the Freedom of Information Act and libel laws.
  • Strong organizational, time management and communication skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills to include computers.
  • Ability to be flexible and work under pressure and deadlines.
  • Must possess a reliable vehicle covered with acceptable insurance.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with a driving record that is insurable 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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