Forum Communications Co.

Journalist

• Research and craft compelling stories following editorial and AP style standards for print and digital platforms
• Follow leads and respond quickly to breaking news
• Find, research, and tell stories tailored to the editor’s needs and target audience
• Cover local politics, public safety, education, community events, and other current events
• Develop sources and partnerships within local and surrounding communities
• Contact and interview sources; research tips and leads
• Apply sound editorial judgment, relevant law, codes of practice, and ethical principles
• Create timely content and unique story ideas to drive digital memberships and reader engagement
• Collaborate with digital teams and use story metrics, publishing tools, and technology to improve online content
• Collaborate with team members and other Forum Communications Company departments and locations
• Contribute to digital initiatives and share/promote content through social media
• Maintain prompt and reliable attendance
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Reporter

• Cover North Dakota’s oil and gas industry, including production, exploration, transportation, refining and emerging technologies
• Travel regularly throughout western North Dakota to report from energy sites, communities, public meetings and breaking-news scenes
• Monitor state and federal energy policy, regulation, taxation and legislation, explaining impacts on the industry and North Dakota residents
• Contribute general Bismarck news coverage for Forum Communications audiences across the state and region
• Provide additional Legislature coverage during legislative sessions
• Report on the economic impact of energy development, including revenue, local government finances, employment, housing and business growth
• Examine environmental and land-use issues, including water use, spills, emissions, reclamation, pipeline development and abandoned wells
• Tell stories of people and communities affected by the energy industry
• Cover breaking news involving industrial accidents, spills, regulatory actions and significant business or government developments
• Develop enterprise and accountability reporting using public records, data and other reporting tools
• Build a diverse network of sources across industry, government, environmental organizations, academia, tribal nations and local communities
• Produce written stories, photography, social video and broadcast-quality video; appear on camera when appropriate
• Use audience data and community feedback to identify coverage opportunities and strengthen engagement

Energy and Government Reporter

Account Executive

• Prospect, qualify, and close new commercial printing accounts within the assigned Midwest territory
• Research and identify potential clients to build and maintain a robust sales pipeline
• Cultivate long-lasting client relationships and advise clients on printing needs and marketing objectives
• Present printing capabilities and create customized proposals and solutions
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales quotas and revenue targets
• Up-sell and cross-sell additional digital, print, or streaming advertising services where applicable
• Monitor industry trends, market activities, and competitors to identify opportunities
• Manage the client sales lifecycle from initial contact through proposal generation, negotiation, and contract signing
• Collaborate with production, design, and customer service teams to ensure successful execution and client satisfaction
• Represent the organization within the territory and strengthen brand presence
• Maintain prompt and reliable attendance
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Reporter

Energy and Government Reporter

Account Executive – Print