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News Photographer

Employer
WDAY
Location
Fargo, ND
Salary
Depends on Experience

Job Details

WDAY is an Emmy award-winning, locally owned and operated station that covers eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. We are looking to hire a full-time News Photographer. We produce more than 30 hours of local news each week. We have a staff of over 30 journalists working in news, weather, and sports. All of our news and sports employees have their own edit stations. Our newsroom was recently remodeled and includes spacious new work desks for each employee, a makeup room with individualized spaces for personal supplies, gear room, meeting spaces and a hangout area complete with couches and televisions. The WDAY building is just blocks away from downtown Fargo.

Fargo is the largest city in North Dakota and borders Moorhead, Minnesota. The metro population is over 240,000, including the cities of Fargo and West Fargo in North Dakota and Moorhead and Dilworth in Minnesota. Fargo has a vibrant downtown with many activities and events geared toward young professionals. The community hosts many major concerts, sporting, and community events throughout the year. Fargo has a lively arts scene with museums, musicals, symphony and opera. There are a variety of living options to choose from, including several newly constructed apartments, downtown lofts and condos, and some of the most affordable homes in the country. The communities have plenty of options for shopping; from local specialty shops to major retailers. Join a great team, at a #1 rated station committed to the news!

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
  • Gathering and editing video
  • Conducting interviews
  • Setting up live shots


Position Requirements
  • College degree in journalism or a related field is required.
  • Must be creative, hard working, and a self-starter.
  • Excellent communication skills, excellent organizational skills and able to work under deadline pressure.
  • Must have a valid driver's license with a driving record that is insurable by the company.


About the Organization
Forum Communications Company is a multimedia news company with locations across ND, SD, MN and WI. We have over 1,400 employees that work towards a common goal, delivering quality products and information to our clients and viewers. We publish both print and online versions of our newspapers. We develop websites and apps. We own and operate television and radio stations and offer agency services and sales solutions.

We pretty much do it all!

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


This position is currently accepting applications.

Company

WDAY.  

Those call letters have been on the air since June 1, 1953, and are the oldest call letters in the northwest and still locally owned.  Our award-winning local news, weather, and sports has been recognized with Emmy and Edward R. Murrow awards along with AP, ND Broadcasters and NBNA awards.  

We make that award-winning experience accessible to you over the air during First News at 5:00 AM and WDAY 6 News at 5-6-10 and statewide First News, WDAY News at 5 & Sundays at 5:30 PM. We’re updating 24/7 on Facebook, Twitter, Watch WDAY & YourCast apps and the web.  LiveStar, the only satellite truck in the market, allows us to go live from anywhere there’s breaking news.  

WDAY is also an exclusive media partner for the North Dakota High School Activities Association Tournaments, broadcasting the football, boy’s & girl’s hockey and basketball tournaments.

Company info
Website
Location
Fargo
North Dakota
United States

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