Education Reporter

Forum Communications Company • Grand Forks, ND

4h • $19 - $22

About The Position

We are looking for an Education Reporter, whose primary task will be to cover K-12 education in Grand Forks, ND, and East Grand Forks, MN, producing engaging, relevant stories and/or visuals for publication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Mass Communications preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A strong sense of news judgment with urgency for the news.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed - working some nights, weekends, and/or holidays may be a requirement of this role.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by the company.
• Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using digital analytics and social media tools strongly preferred.
• Experience proofreading/editing preferred; AP Style knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and report on assigned topics and issues, investigating new leads or tips as received.
• Determine story focus and write/produce stories according to editorial and AP style and format standards.
• Collect, verify, and analyze newsworthy information, assembling your findings into useable content.
• Build solid community networks and relationships, creating contacts that can be utilized as interview and research sources.
• Stay up to date on the latest current events, and respond with urgency to breaking news, including writing stories and producing visuals on deadline.
• Drive audience loyalty through engaging and timely content, with a strong focus on content geared towards a digital-first audience.
• Embrace a creative, collaborative approach with other team members and with other FCC departments and locations.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision packages
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Retirement benefits with company match
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level