Digital-First Local Reporter & Community Storyteller

Forum Communications Company

Saint Cloud (MN)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 49,000

Full time

6 days ago
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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, a family-owned media leader with multiple publications across the Upper Midwest, is seeking a talented journalist to join St. Cloud Live.

The role focuses on researching and crafting compelling local stories for print and digital platforms, adhering to AP style and editorial standards. You will build sources, cover local politics, safety, and community events, and drive engagement through digital channels.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or a related field preferred, or equivalent reporting experience.
  • 3+ years of writing experience for a newspaper, website, magazine, or specialty publication strongly preferred.
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a solid grasp of AP style.
  • Photography and basic photo editing experience preferred, and a strong commitment to journalistic integrity and ethics.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and driving record insurable by the company.

Responsibilities

  • Research and craft compelling stories that adhere to editorial and AP style and format standards for publication across both print and digital platforms.
  • Find, research, and tell stories tailored to the editor’s needs and target audience.
  • Stay up to date on local politics, public safety, and education topics, community events, and more.
  • Develop sources and partnerships as a trusted source of information.
  • Contact and interview sources, and research tips and leads.
  • Drive audience loyalty and digital growth through engaging content and digital memberships.
  • Collaborate with digital teams and use available tools to gain insight into story metrics.
  • Embrace a creative, collaborative approach with other FCC departments and locations.
  • Contribute to digital initiatives and promote content on social channels.
  • Maintain prompt and reliable attendance.

Skills

News writing
Editing
AP style
Interviewing
Source development
Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field

Tools

Web-based CMS
Social media platforms
Digital analytics tools

Job description

Forum Communications Company, a family-owned media leader with multiple publications across the Upper Midwest, is seeking a talented journalist to join St. Cloud Live.

The role focuses on researching and crafting compelling local stories for print and digital platforms, adhering to AP style and editorial standards. You will build sources, cover local politics, safety, and community events, and drive engagement through digital channels.

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