Government, Education & Business Reporter-Bismarck, ND
About The Position
The Bismarck Tribune, the newspaper in the capital city of North Dakota, is seeking a full-time reporter to cover government, education, business and other local topics in Bismarck and neighboring Mandan, a metro area of about 135,000 people. The successful candidate will also cover a variety of general assignment stories and contribute to weekend centerpieces and special projects. The Tribune is looking for someone who will find the story behind the story; someone who doesn’t wait for a press conference to get the news. We’re looking for a reporter who will dig deeper than meeting coverage and develop sources to stay ahead of developing stories.
Requirements
- Reporting experience preferred, but recent college graduates with strong internships will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Cover government, education, business and other local topics in Bismarck and Mandan.
- Cover a variety of general assignment stories.
- Contribute to weekend centerpieces and special projects.
- Find the story behind the story.
- Dig deeper than meeting coverage.
- Develop sources to stay ahead of developing stories.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company-provided life insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401K retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
