Reporter

Job Summary

As a Reporter for the Park Rapids Enterprise, you’ll tell the stories that matter most to this close‑knit lakes community. From covering local government and business to capturing the energy of summer tourism season, high school sports, and beloved traditions such as Legends & Logging Days, you’ll produce engaging content that keeps readers informed and connected.

• Research and craft compelling stories across print and digital platforms, following leads and responding quickly to breaking news.
• Become an active part of the local and surrounding communities, developing sources and partnerships as a trusted source of information.
• Cover city council decisions, profile local leaders, or highlight the people and events that define Park Rapids, bringing strong news judgment, curiosity, and a commitment to journalistic integrity.
• Collaborate closely with other team members across departments to grow audience engagement and loyalty through impactful storytelling.

• Degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or a related field – or related reporting/writing experience.
• Strong writing and communication skills with a solid grasp of AP style.
• Organized, adaptable, and able to thrive in a deadline‑driven environment, with willingness to work flexible hours as the news happens.
• Experience with social media platforms and digital analytics/digital tools is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record required.

Expected compensation for this role is between $18 and $20 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

Forum Communications Company is a family‑owned media and technology leader with more than a century of delivering trusted, quality journalism and innovative business solutions. As one of the Upper Midwest’s leading media organizations, we’re driving the future across print and digital news, sports streaming, technology, broadcasting, commercial printing, and full‑service agency advertising.

We offer a competitive benefits package to all full‑time and 32‑hour benefited employees, including health, dental, and vision plans; paid maternity and parental leave; company‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance; optional critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage; retirement benefits with company match; 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. Forum Communications Company does not offer employer sponsorship.

The reporter will research and create compelling stories for print and digital platforms, covering local government, business, tourism, and community events. This role requires developing community sources and partnerships to deliver trusted information.