News Reporter

Midwest Communications, Inc.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent media company in Fargo, North Dakota, is seeking a Host/News professional passionate about informing the community. The ideal candidate will engage with local news, write stories for online platforms, and understand the local agricultural impact. The role involves on-air anchoring and community interaction, contributing to a dedicated team delivering local news and events. Join a legendary radio station committed to providing live and local content.

Qualifications

• Naturally curious and outgoing personality.
• Ability to write long-form stories for online platforms.
• Understanding of the impact of agriculture in the Upper Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Anchor and report news on air.
• Write engaging stories for KFGO.com.
• Host segments and interact with the community.

Skills

Curiosity

Storytelling

On-air communication

Social media engagement

Job description

Overview

Do you have a passion for informing and entertaining your community on the latest news, events, twists, and turns in an ever-changing world? If you relish the opportunity to tell stories that affect our daily lives through anchoring, reporting, and hosting this Host/News position may be the perfect fit for you!

About KFGO

The LEGENDARY Mighty 790 KFGO – 104.7 – 94.1 in the Fargo-Moorhead market is part of a dominant six-station (eight signal) cluster. Our team delivers live and local news and content 24/7 with local programming all-day with no syndication Monday-Friday and local news, sports, and weather content throughout the weekend.

Role

KFGO is a full-service News/Talk/Sports and Weather radio station that has a dedicated team that rivals any station in the country. The longstanding leader in the Upper Midwest KFGO is seeking its next GREAT team member to join in a news and hosting capacity.

Candidate profile

The right candidate will be naturally curious, love to speak beyond the newscast, write long-form stories for KFGO.com, understand the art of the tease on-air, online and on social media and will understand the impact of agriculture on the Upper Midwest.

About Midwest Communications

Midwest Communications, Inc is privately owned and operated with 81 radio stations in eight states.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice.