Reporter

Forum Communications Co.

. Develop beats that include knowledgeable and diverse sources .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeFargo • North Dakota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45,000 - $50,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong writing and interviewing skills, with the ability to generate compelling story ideas and enhance online story presentation using multimedia elements. Proficient in utilizing social media for audience engagement and promoting stories while adhering to journalistic standards and legal considerations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In JournalismProfessional Newsroom ExperienceStrong Writing SkillsSocial Media ProficiencyKnowledge Of Freedom Of Information Laws

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Hard Skills

Story Idea GenerationPhoto ShootingVideo ShootingOnline Story Presentation EnhancementDeadline Management

Soft Skills

Self-StarterApproachable DemeanorAbility To Balance Competing DemandsListening SkillsSensitivity To Readers

Tools & Technologies

Social Media PlatformsYouTubePublic-Record PDFsFacebookInstagram

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Breaking Business NewsDigital Readership MetricsLibel LawsCommunity EngagementInterview Techniques

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop beats that include knowledgeable and diverse sources
Generate story ideas and cover breaking business news
Use social media to promote stories and interact with readers
Shoot photos and video as needed
Enhance online story presentation with related content, public-record PDFs, YouTube videos, and social media posts
Monitor coverage from other outlets
Attend once-weekly in-person meetings to discuss digital readership metrics and story ideas
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience in journalism is required
At least one year of experience in a professional newsroom is preferred
Must be a self-starter who can generate good story ideas
Eagerness to cover breaking business news
Comfortable using social media to promote stories and/or interact with readers
Ability to shoot own photos and video as needed
Ability to enhance online presentation of stories with related content and elements such as PDFs of public records, YouTube videos, and Facebook and Instagram posts
Ability to meet deadlines
Approachable demeanor to relate with people in the community
Ability to balance competing demands, set priorities, and juggle several issues at once
Strong writing and interviewing skills, including listening to interview subjects and taking accurate notes
Knowledge of freedom of information and libel laws
Sense of fairness and sensitivity to all readers and article subjects
Valid driver’s license and driving record insurable by the company

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision packages
Paid maternity and parental leave
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
Retirement benefits with company match
Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours