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Reporter

Employer
The Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, MN
Salary
Depends on Experience

Job Details

The Bemidji Pioneer is hiring a full-time General Assignment Reporter to produce in-depth stories on a variety of topics important to the Pioneer's coverage area. The reporter will work in various storytelling formats, including print and digital.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
  • Responsible for producing engaging content for a targeted audience that may be used in both digital and print production.
  • Will focus on people-driven narratives, weaving in context and research---we want to resonate with and reflect our readers.
  • Incorporates multimedia aspects such as video, audio and photography in all stories.
  • Brainstorms digital storytelling formats and executes the technological components required.
  • Will rely often on data reporting to tell stories and show trends.
  • Must be flexible and have the ability to move from one story to the next, tweak the website and work with digital analytics tools.


Position Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in journalism and experience in a professional newsroom is preferred. Exceptional recent graduates will be considered.
  • 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.
  • Photography skills a plus. Ability to shoot video or willingness to learn
  • Accuracy and ability to write clean, crisp copy in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
  • Must have a valid driver's license with a driving record that is insurable by the company.
  • Work hours include occasional nights, weekends and holidays.


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

The Bemidji Pioneer is a daily newspaper serving the Bemidji area since 1896, including the counties of Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard and Cass in north-central Minnesota. 

The Bemidji Pioneer prides itself on local news coverage and stunning photography. It has won many awards for writing, opinions and design from the Minnesota Newspaper Association. The Bemidji Pioneer employs about 35 people. The Bemidji area is widely known as a tourist destination because of its natural beauty and recreational facilities. It is a regional hub for shopping and medical facilities.

Bemidji also boasts strong public and private school systems and is home to Bemidji State University, Northwest Technical College and Oak Hills Christian College.

Company info
Website
Location
1320 Neilson Avenue SE
Bemidji
Minnesota
56601
US

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