The Grand Forks Herald has been delivering award-winning local news to Grand Forks, ND/East Grand Forks, MN and the surrounding communities since 1879. Its best-in-class journalism earned the publication 8 first place awards from the North Dakota Newspaper Association in 2024, including best use of social media. The Grand Forks Herald is part of Forum Communications Company, a 5th-generation family-owned media company with 20+ publications across the Upper Midwest that collectively deliver local news to more than 5 million readers every month.
SUMMARY
Love the outdoors? We want to talk to you! We are hiring a full-time Outdoors Reporter to produce in-depth and engaging stories on hunting, fishing, and all outdoor-related activities throughout North Dakota and northern Minnesota. Throughout the seasons, this position will work in various storytelling formats, including print and digital, to showcase the wide variety of outdoor activities that this region has to offer!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
● Produce compelling and interesting content for the weekly Grand Forks Herald outdoors section, placing emphasis on the people of our local region.
● Create original digital content (briefs, videos, etc.) and curate local, relevant content and information for our digital and social media audiences.
● Develop and maintain relationships with local outdoors sources.
● Assist in posting to social media channels to engage the community, share content and updates, and drive audience loyalty and digital growth through engaging and timely content.
QUALIFICATIONS
● Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in journalism and experience in a professional newsroom is preferred. Exceptional recent graduates will be considered.
● Strong organizational, time management, and people skills are essential.
● Ability to write with confidence on multiple topics.
● Ability to work on deadline, handle sensitive and emotional situations, balance competing demands, set priorities, and juggle several issues at once.
● Photography skills are a plus; ability to shoot video or willingness to learn.
● Accuracy and ability to write clean, crisp copy in a fast-paced environment.
● Must have a valid driver's license with a driving record that is insurable by the company.
● Flexibility is required; work hours may include nights, weekends, and some holidays.
Expected compensation for this role is between $20 and $24/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.
Top Skills
What We Do
At Forum Communications Company, our legacy is deeply rooted in harnessing the power of communication to connect and inform people in the communities we serve. Since 1917, everything we do is driven by creating and sharing information, ideas and insights.
Today, we’re a leading media and technology company that’s home to a family of people whose passion and purpose is fueled by collaboration and innovation. We believe in supporting each other, working hard toward common goals, and having fun.
Come for the perks: Excellent employee culture, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays and paid time off for your birthday, 401(k), company-paid volunteer time, health and wellness initiatives as well as paid parental and pregnancy disability leaves.
Stay for the people: Family-owned and operated since 1917. At Forum Communications Company you'll find development and growth opportunities, an inclusive and creative culture, and a safe working environment. You'll also work alongside employees of all ages and backgrounds, and engage in positive collaboration.
