What are the responsibilities and job description for the News-Sports Multimedia Journalist position at Forum Communications Company?
WDAY, the number #1 station located in the Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN metro area, broadcasts across the entire state of North Dakota, Western Minnesota, and Eastern South Dakota. WDAY is an award-winning station, taking home multiple Emmy awards as well as regional and national Edward R Murrow awards in recent years. They produce more live, local sports coverage than anyone in the region, and are the proud home of North Dakota State University Athletics and North Dakota High School Activities State Tournaments. WDAY is part of Forum Communications Company, a 5th-generation family-owned media company, and produces over 40 hours of local news, weather, and sports content each week, making them the most watched news station in the state of North Dakota and Western Minnesota.
WDAY is looking for a News/Sports Multimedia Journalist to join our award-winning team. As a News/Sports MMJ, you will be responsible for writing stories, conducting interviews, shooting video, and editing stories for our award-winning newscasts. You will be doing live reporting, reporting on breaking news and sports stories as they happen. You will have the opportunity to work on your anchoring skills and fill-in anchor for both news and sports. Preferred candidates will have exceptional written, communication, and organizational skills. While a college degree in journalism or a related field is preferred, we are open to training the correct person! Our newsroom continues to grow as we expand our news programs, which means you can grow along with us.
Top reasons WDAY is the place for you:
- Good mix of veteran journalists and new professionals.
- Clothing allowance for on-air employees.
- Monthly cell phone assistance.
- Hair and make-up allowance for on-air employees.
- Onsite workout room for employees.
- Individual and spacious workstations, including your own edit suite.
- Ongoing training opportunities for all employees.
Expected compensation for this role starts at $18/hour, based on qualifications and experience.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
We are a family-owned media and technology company that has been providing trustworthy, quality journalism and business solutions for more than a century. We've always been in the business of telling stories, but we're more than just a newspaper today. As one of the Upper Midwest's largest media organizations, we are leaders in the business of print and digital news, technology, telebroadcasting, printing, and agency advertising.
The company is comprised of passionate and purpose-driven people fueled by collaboration and innovation. In addition to a generous benefits package, you'll enjoy development and growth opportunities, an inclusive and creative culture, and a safe working environment. We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals, and having fun. Come for the perks. Stay for the people.
Forum Communications Company offers the following for all full time and 32 benefited employees:
- Health, dental, and vision packages
- Company paid short term disability and life insurance coverage
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage options
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Retirement benefits
- Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.
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