Reporter

Forum Communications Co.

Public Safety Reporter producing engaging stories and visuals for Grand Forks Herald. Collaborating with communities and digital teams while maintaining high standards of journalism.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeGrand Forks • North Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 - $22 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research and craft compelling stories that adhere to editorial and AP style and format standards for publication across both print and digital platforms - following leads and responding quickly to breaking news.
Find, research, and tell stories tailored to the editor’s needs and target audience.
Stay up to date on the latest current events - local politics, public safety and education topics, community events, and more.
Become an active part of the local and surrounding communities, developing sources and partnerships as a trusted source of information.
Contact and interview sources, and research tips and leads.
Displaying sound editorial judgments, including a thorough understanding and application of the law, relevant codes of practice, and ethical principles.
Drive audience loyalty and digital growth through engaging and timely content, developing unique story ideas and content around key categories that drive digital memberships and reader engagement.
Collaborate with digital teams and make use of available tools and technology to gain insight into story metrics, determining new ways to create and present content online.
Embrace a creative, collaborative approach with other team members and with other FCC departments and locations.
Contribute to the overall advancement of digital initiatives; share and promote digital content through various social media channels.
Maintain prompt and reliable attendance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional reporting/writing experience
3+ years of previous writing experience for a newspaper, website, magazine, or specialty publication strongly preferred
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a solid grasp of AP style
Photography and basic photo editing experience preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with community members and business leaders alike
Strong news judgment and the ability to identify compelling story angles that resonate with local audiences
Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and organize multiple assignments, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Familiarity with digital publishing tools, social media platforms, audience engagement strategies, and digital analytics/digital tools is a plus
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours as the news happens, including evenings and weekends as needed, based on coverage needs
Must possess a valid driver’s license, a driving record that is insurable by the company, and carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

writingeditingproofreadingphotographyphoto editingstorytellingdigital content creationAP stylenews judgmentaudience engagement

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsrelationship buildingorganizational skillsattention to detailcreativitycollaborationadaptabilitytime managementproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in JournalismBachelor’s degree in Mass Communicationsequivalent professional reporting/writing experience