Journalist

• 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

Journalist jobs in North Dakota

Energy and Government Reporter