Job Description

WDAY, the number #1 station located in the Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN metro area, is looking for a News/Sports Multimedia Journalist to join our award-winning team. As an MMJ, you will be responsible for writing stories, conducting interviews, shooting video and edit 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. The successful candidate will have exceptional written, communication and organizational skills. While a college degree in journalism or a related field is preferred, we are willing to train the right 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. Individual and spacious workstations, including your own edit suite. Clothing allowance for on-air employees. Monthly cell phone stipend. Hair and make-up allowance for on-air employees. Generous PTO/holiday plan with up to 23 paid days off the first year. A full benefits package, including health, dental, vision and a 401k plan. Onsite workout room for employees. Ongoing train opportunities for all employees.   WDAY is an award-winning station, taking home multiple Emmys awards as well as regional and national Edward R Murrow awards over the past few years. We are a locally owned and operated station. We produce over 35 hours of local news, weather and sports content each week as we continue to grow our staff in the news departments.    Expected compensation for this role is between $17 and $19/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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