Business Reporter: Local Beat, Data-Driven & Community

Forum-Communications; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision packages

Paid maternity and parental leave

Company-paid short-term disability and

Life insurance

Retirement benefits with company match

Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

Job summary

Forum Communications Company is seeking a Business Reporter to join the Fargo-Margo area team and cover local business, economy, and commerce beats. You will develop beats with diverse sources, pitch stories, and report breaking news while engaging readers online.

The role requires a journalism degree or equivalent experience, strong writing and interviewing skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or equivalent education/experience is required.
• At least one year of experience in a professional newsroom preferred.
• Strong writing and interviewing skills with the ability to take accurate notes.

Responsibilities

• Develop beats with knowledgeable and diverse sources.
• Generate story ideas as a self-starter.
• Cover breaking business news with enthusiasm.
• Promote stories on social media and engage readers.
• Shoot photos and video when needed for stories.
• Enhance online presentation with related content and public records.

Skills

Deadline-driven

Interviews

Social media usage

Writing skills

Community outreach

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Job description

Forum Communications Company is seeking a Business Reporter to join the Fargo-Margo area team and cover local business, economy, and commerce beats. You will develop beats with diverse sources, pitch stories, and report breaking news while engaging readers online.

The role requires a journalism degree or equivalent experience, strong writing and interviewing skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and a valid driver's license.