About the role

  • Education Reporter covering K-12 education in Grand Forks. Producing engaging, relevant stories and visuals for publication.

Responsibilities

  • Research and report on assigned topics and issues, investigating new leads or tips as received
  • Determine story focus and write/produce stories according to editorial and AP style and format standards
  • Collect, verify, and analyze newsworthy information, assembling your findings into usable content
  • Build solid community networks and relationships, creating contacts that can be utilized as interview and research sources
  • Stay up to date on the latest current events, and respond with urgency to breaking news, including writing stories and producing visuals on deadline
  • Drive audience loyalty through engaging and timely content, with a strong focus on content geared towards a digital-first audience
  • Embrace a creative, collaborative approach with other team members and with other FCC departments and locations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Mass Communications preferred, or equivalent professional experience
  • Experience using digital analytics and social media tools strongly preferred
  • Experience proofreading/editing preferred; AP Style knowledge is a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • A strong sense of news judgment with urgency for the news
  • Ability to work flexible hours as needed - working some nights, weekends, and/or holidays may be a requirement of this role
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by the company
  • Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company.

Benefits

  • 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

Job title

Education Reporter

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$19 - $22 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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