MMJ / Reporter

Forum Communications Company • Bismarck, ND

3d • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Dakota News Live, the CBS affiliate in Bismarck, North Dakota, is seeking a talented and motivated News/Sports MMJ/Reporter to join their growing newsroom. This role is suitable for journalists at any career stage, from entry-level to experienced reporters looking for a new opportunity. The position involves covering a wide variety of stories for television and digital platforms, including developing and pitching story ideas, conducting interviews, shooting and editing video, writing compelling stories, and reporting live from breaking news and major events. The role also requires contributing to digital platforms, collaborating with their ABC station in Bismarck, and covering sports. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, effective communicator, organized, curious, and comfortable in a fast-paced newsroom.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant work experience will be considered.
• Prior experience in broadcast journalism, reporting, or multimedia content creation preferred (internships and student media acceptable).
• Strong news judgment with the ability to identify compelling stories and prioritize coverage based on urgency and audience impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, accurately, and concisely under deadline pressure, and while managing multiple assignments.
• Experience using digital analytics tools and social media platforms to inform and engage audiences preferred.
• Ability to shoot, edit, or collaborate effectively on video production is a plus.
• Comfortable delivering live reports and appearing on camera with professionalism and confidence.
• Strong research, interviewing, and fact-checking skills with a commitment to accuracy and fairness and excellent attention to detail.
• Willingness and flexibility to work varied schedules, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as news coverage requires.
• 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

• Journalism, communications or related degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability and experience are also valued.
• Prior experience in broadcast journalism, reporting, or multimedia content creation preferred (internships and student media acceptable).
• Experience using digital analytics tools and social media platforms to inform and engage audiences preferred.
• Ability to shoot, edit, or collaborate effectively on video production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cover a wide variety of stories for television and digital platforms.
• Develop and pitch story ideas.
• Conduct interviews.
• Shoot and edit video.
• Write compelling stories.
• Report live from breaking news and major events.
• Contribute to digital platforms.
• Work with their ABC station in Bismarck.
• Cover sports and the people and stories that matter most to viewers.

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