Multimedia News & Sports Reporter (MMJ)

Forum-Communications; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

WDAY, a Forum Communications Company station in Fargo, ND, is seeking a News/Sports MMJ to cover breaking news and local sports for TV and digital platforms. You will develop story ideas, conduct interviews, write scripts, shoot video, and edit compelling packages for newscasts and online.

Live field reporting and anchoring opportunities may arise. Ideal candidates have strong writing, reporting, and sourcing skills, a journalism degree, and comfort on camera.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills with deadlines; ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Experience using digital analytics tools and social media to inform and engage audiences.
• Ability to shoot, edit or collaborate on video production; comfortable delivering live reports on camera.

Responsibilities

• Research, investigate, and report on assigned topics, events, and issues of public interest.
• Develop story ideas, evaluate leads, and determine angles and focus; verify information from multiple sources.
• Write scripts and stories, align with broadcast style and standards.
• Produce content for live and recorded broadcasts, including standups and field reporting.
• Collaborate with producers, photographers, and others to create engaging visual and audio elements.

Skills

Journalistic writing

Interviewing

Live reporting

Digital analytics

Social media engagement

Video shooting/editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Equivalent relevant work experience

Job description

WDAY, a Forum Communications Company station in Fargo, ND, is seeking a News/Sports MMJ to cover breaking news and local sports for TV and digital platforms. You will develop story ideas, conduct interviews, write scripts, shoot video, and edit compelling packages for newscasts and online.

Live field reporting and anchoring opportunities may arise. Ideal candidates have strong writing, reporting, and sourcing skills, a journalism degree, and comfort on camera.