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Reporter

Employer
The Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, ND
Salary
Depends on Experience

Job Details

The Grand Forks Herald is hiring a full-time General Assignment Reporter to produce in-depth stories on a variety of topics important to the Herald's coverage area. This position 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
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, comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off, 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, creative culture, safe working environment, employees of all ages and backgrounds, positive collaboration.

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 Herald was launched June 26, 1879, more than 10 years before North Dakota and South Dakota were granted statehood. In 1929 the Herald was purchased by the Ridder family and M.M. Oppegard. In 1974 the Ridder group of newspapers merged with Knight Newspapers to form Knight Ridder then in 2006, was purchased by Forum Communications Company. Although the Herald is based in North Dakota, a large percentage of readers live in Minnesota. The Herald includes Minnesota as well as North Dakota in any stories that gauge the regional impact of national and international news. The paper circulates in 8 counties of northeastern North Dakota and in 6 counties of northwestern Minnesota. It’s delivered across the upper Red River Valley, with a primary circulation area stretching from Rugby, N.D. to Bemidji, Minn., the Canadian border to Hillsboro, N.D.

Company info
Website
Location
375 Second Ave. N.
Grand Forks
North Dakota
58203
US

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