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Multimedia Journallist/Reporter
WDAY, top-rated station in Fargo-Moorhead, is hiring a News/Sports Multimedia Journalist/Reporter. Core responsibilities include researching news leads, conducting interviews, writing broadcast scripts, shooting and editing video, reporting live from the field, and managing content across digital platforms with fill-in anchoring opportunities. Applicants should possess strong writing skills, on-camera confidence, and flexibility for varied shifts. While a bachelor's degree in journalism or related fields and reporting experience (including internships) are preferred, the station will train candidates showing a strong work ethic. Pay ranges from $18.26 to $19.23 per hour with benefits like up to 23 PTO days, health packages, retirement matching, and an on-site gym. https://www.forumcomm.com/careers/
Morning Show Meteorologist
Dakota News Live, the CBS affiliate in Bismarck, North Dakota, is seeking an energetic Morning Show Meteorologist to deliver conversational, accessible forecasts across Western North Dakota. Core duties include explaining weather impacts on daily commutes and agriculture, creating computer graphics, collaborating with the morning news team, and delivering digital updates alongside the local ABC partner station. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in meteorology or atmospheric science, possess in-depth forecasting skills, and show strong, engaging on-air personality. Compensation ranges from $50,000 to $60,000, supplemented by sign-on and performance bonuses, a clothing allowance, comprehensive healthcare, retirement matching, and generous PTO. https://www.forumcomm.com/careers/
Morning News Anchor/Producer
Dakota News Live, the CBS affiliate in Bismarck, North Dakota, is hiring a Morning News Anchor/Producer to lead local morning broadcasts across Western North Dakota. Primary responsibilities include developing story ideas, writing and producing newscasts, anchoring broadcasts, reporting breaking news, and managing content for digital platforms and the partner ABC station. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications, display a strong on-camera presence, maintain active social media engagement, and possess prior anchoring or reporting experience. Perks include a sign-on bonus, performance bonuses, a clothing allowance, generous PTO, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching. https://www.forumcomm.com/careers/
Evening News Anchor/Producer
Dakota News Live, the CBS affiliate in Bismarck, North Dakota, is hiring an Evening News Anchor/Producer to lead local newscasts across Western North Dakota. Responsibilities include shaping daily coverage, writing and producing newscasts, anchoring broadcasts, reporting on breaking news, and managing content across digital channels and the partner ABC station. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications, display strong on-camera presence and writing skills, and maintain an active social media presence. Anchoring or reporting experience is strongly preferred. Offering an expected salary of $50,000–$60,000, the position includes full benefits like medical coverage, retirement matching, paid parental leave, and generous PTO. https://www.forumcomm.com/careers/
Evening Meteorologist
Dakota News Live, the CBS affiliate in Bismarck, North Dakota, is seeking an Evening Meteorologist to deliver accurate, engaging weather coverage across Western North Dakota. Key duties include analyzing forecast models, producing weather graphics, monitoring severe systems, leading winter storm broadcasts, and providing digital updates alongside the local ABC partner station. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in meteorology or atmospheric science, possess in-depth forecasting skills, demonstrate strong on-air communication, and remain calm during severe weather emergencies. Offering an expected salary of $50,000–$60,000, this full-time role includes healthcare packages, retirement matching, paid parental leave, and generous PTO. https://www.forumcomm.com/careers/
Multimedia Joournalist/Report
Dakota News Live, the CBS affiliate in Bismarck, North Dakota, is hiring a News/Sports Multimedia Journalist/Reporter. Serving Western North Dakota, this role involves pitching story ideas, conducting interviews, shooting and editing video, writing content across television and digital platforms, and reporting live during major events. Candidates should possess strong writing skills, solid news judgment, on-camera confidence, and flexibility for varied shifts. While a degree in journalism or communications and reporting experience are preferred, student media work is considered. Pay ranges from $19.23 to $24.04 per hour, accompanied by full health benefits, retirement matching, paid parental leave, and generous PTO. https://www.forumcomm.com/careers/
Technical Director
Forum Communications Company is seeking a Technical Director to oversee live and pre-recorded television newscasts from the studio or remotely. This position involves collaborating with newsroom producers and anchors, managing technical troubleshooting, producing video teases, and ingesting content for broadcast. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask efficiently under fast-paced broadcast pressure. Applicants need a flexible schedule for nights, weekends, and holidays. Offering $16 per hour, this role includes full benefits such as medical packages, retirement matching, paid parental leave, and paid time off. https://www.forumcomm.com/careers/
Technical Director
WDAY, an award-winning, family-owned station in the Fargo-Moorhead metro and North Dakota’s top-rated broadcaster, is seeking a Technical Director to lead morning newscasts. Serving as the production point person, this role entails directing live and pre-recorded broadcasts, collaborating with producers and news anchors, resolving technical issues, producing video teases, and ingesting content. Candidates must hold a high school diploma, communicate effectively, multitask under deadline pressure, and work flexibly during weekday morning shifts (4 a.m.–2 p.m.) and holidays. Offered at $16 per hour, the role includes comprehensive benefits like healthcare, retirement matching, paid parental leave, and generous PTO. https://www.forumcomm.com/careers/
Business Reporter
The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, an award-winning news outlet under Forum Communications Company, is hiring a full-time Business Reporter to expand its coverage driven by high reader demand. The ideal candidate generates strong story ideas, covers breaking business news, cultivates diverse local sources, and leverages social media, photos, video, and digital media elements to enhance storytelling. Applicants should hold a journalism degree or equivalent experience, possess strong interviewing and writing skills, and understand libel laws and public records. The position offers an expected salary of $45,000–$50,000 alongside comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, retirement matching, paid parental leave, and generous PTO. https://www.forumcomm.com/careers/
Sports Reporter
St. Cloud Live, an award-winning digital and print publication under Forum Communications Company, seeks a sports reporter to deliver dynamic coverage across the St. Cloud metro area. The primary focus includes beat coverage of St. Cloud State Division I men’s hockey, feature writing for university athletics, and leading local high school hockey and prep sports coverage. Candidates should possess strong writing and AP style skills, multimedia/photography capabilities, and digital audience engagement experience. Offered at $45,000–$55,000 annually, this full-time role includes comprehensive health, retirement, and PTO benefits, serving a vibrant Minnesota community with an exceptional quality of life. https://www.forumcomm.com/careers/
MANAGING EDITOR
The Grand Forks Herald, an award-winning regional publication owned by Forum Communications Company, seeks a Managing Editor to lead day-to-day newsroom operations across print and digital platforms. Working alongside the Executive Editor, this hands-on "player-coach" will direct editorial strategy, supervise and mentor journalists, edit high-impact reporting, and leverage analytics to expand audience engagement. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications, at least five years of newsroom experience with proven leadership, strong ethical judgment, and high digital proficiency. The expected salary ranges from $50,000 to $62,000 annually, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package. https://www.forumcomm.com/careers/
JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP
SJN/MIT Climate Journalism Fellowship: An eight-month program supporting 10 freelance and staff journalists based in the U.S. to report on climate solutions in local and regional outlets. This is a first-of-its-kind partnership, bringing together MIT's scientific, technological, and public policy resources and expertise with the Solutions Journalism Network’s transformational reframing of how climate narratives are told. It includes climate science and communication training from MIT, a SJN Train-the-Trainers focused on climate, an in-person gathering at the Society of Environmental Journalists conference in April, and republication of stories through a partnership with the Public News Service. Fellows will also receive a $7,500 stipend to support their reporting. Qualified applicants are invited to submit applications by October 26, 2026. Find more information about the program requirements, benefits, and full application here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5235794
Reporter
The Pine and Lakes Echo Journal, an award-winning Forum Communications publication serving Pequot Lakes, MN, is seeking a versatile Reporter ($18–$19/hr). This role focuses on researching and producing deeply engaging local news across digital and print platforms, covering topics like politics, public safety, and community events. Candidates should possess strong writing and AP style skills, sharp news judgment, and a collaborative mindset to drive audience growth using digital tools and social media. A degree in journalism or 3+ years of professional writing experience is preferred, along with photo skills, a valid driver's license, and flexibility for weekend/evening coverage. https://www.forumcomm.com/careers/
Multimedia Reporter
Forum Communications Company is hiring a Bismarck-based multimedia reporter ($60,000–$70,000) to cover North Dakota’s oil and energy industry and state government. The position entails traveling to the Bakken region to produce print, digital, and broadcast content—including video—on production, state policy, economic impacts, and environmental issues. Ideal candidates have a journalism degree or relevant reporting experience, strong enterprise skills using public records, on-camera comfort, and the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly. Success requires cultivating diverse community sources, holding companies accountable, and possessing a valid driver’s license for regular regional travel. https://www.forumcomm.com/careers/
Reporter
St. Cloud Live, an award-winning digital and print news publication under Forum Communications Company, is hiring a local reporter in the St. Cloud metro area with an expected salary of $42,000 to $49,000. The role involves researching, writing, and editing engaging local news—including politics, public safety, and community events—in AP style while adhering to high ethical standards. Candidates should have a journalism degree or three-plus years of professional writing experience, strong news judgment, digital publishing skills, and a valid driver's license. Success relies on building community sources, using analytics and social media to drive digital audience growth, and maintaining a flexible schedule to cover breaking news as it happens. https://www.forumcomm.com/careers/