General Assignment Reporter - Grand Forks, North Dakota
The Grand Forks Herald has been delivering award-winning local news to Grand Forks, ND/East Grand Forks, MN and the surrounding communities since 1879. Its best-in-class journalism earned the publication 8 first place awards from the North Dakota Newspaper Association in 2024, including best use of social media. The Grand Forks Herald is part of Forum Communications Company, a 5th-generation family-owned media company with 20+ publications across the Upper Midwest that collectively deliver local news to more than 5 million readers every month.
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, with an emphasis on education. This position will work in various storytelling formats, including print and digital.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Producing engaging content for a targeted audience that may be used in both digital and print production.
• Focusing on people-driven narratives, weaving in context and research – we want to resonate with and reflect our readers.
• Incorporating multimedia aspects such as video, audio and photography in all stories.
• Brainstorming digital storytelling formats and executing the technological components required.
• Relying 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, modify website content, and work with digital analytics tools.
QUALIFICATIONS
• 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 js 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.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.
Expected compensation for this role is between $18 - $21/hour, based on qualifications and experience.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
We are a family-owned media and technology company that has been providing trustworthy, quality journalism and business solutions for more than a century. We’ve always been in the business of telling stories, but we’re more than just a newspaper today. As one of the Upper Midwest’s largest media organizations, we are leaders in the business of print and digital news, technology, telebroadcasting, printing, and agency advertising.
The company is comprised of passionate and purpose-driven people fueled by collaboration and innovation. In addition to a generous benefits package, you’ll enjoy development and growth opportunities, an inclusive and creative culture, and a safe working environment. We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals, and having fun. Come for the perks. Stay for the people.
Forum Communications Company offers the following for all full time and 32 benefited employees:
- Health, dental, and vision packages
- Company paid short term disability and life insurance coverage
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage options
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Retirement benefits
- Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.