News​/Sports Reporter

Description

WDAY, the number #1 station located in the Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN metro area, broadcasts across the entire state of North Dakota, Western Minnesota, and Eastern South Dakota. WDAY is an award-winning station, taking home multiple Emmy awards as well as regional and national Edward R Murrow awards in recent years. They produce more live, local sports coverage than anyone in the region, and are the proud home of North Dakota State University Athletics and North Dakota High School Activities State Tournaments.

WDAY is part of Forum Communications Company, a 5th-generation family-owned media company, and produces over 40 hours of local news, weather, and sports content each week, making them the most watched news station in the state of North Dakota and Western Minnesota.

As a News/Sports MMJ, you’ll cover the stories that matter to our community, from breaking news and major events to local sports. You’ll develop story ideas, conduct interviews, write scripts, shoot video and edit compelling stories for our newscasts and digital platforms. You’ll also report live from the field and have opportunities to develop your anchoring skills and fill in on both news and sports broadcasts.

• Research, investigate, and report on assigned topics, events, and issues of public interest
• Develop story ideas, evaluate news leads/tips, and determine appropriate angles and story focus
• Gather, verify, and analyze information from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and credibility
• Conduct interviews with a wide range of sources, including officials, experts, and community members
• Write clear, concise, and compelling scripts and stories that align with broadcast style, tone, and formatting standards
• Produce and deliver content for live and recorded broadcasts, including stand-ups and field reporting
• Collaborate with producers, photographers, and others to create engaging visual and audio elements that enhance storytelling
• Respond quickly and effectively to breaking news, delivering accurate information under tight deadlines
• Maintain a strong on-air presence and communicate information in a confident, professional manner
• Utilize digital platforms and social media to share news content and engage with audiences in real time
• Ensure all reporting adheres to journalistic ethics, standards, and legal guidelines
• Stay informed on current events, industry trends, and community issues to inform coverage decisions
• Build and maintain a network of reliable sources to support ongoing and future reporting
• Represent the station professionally at community events and in public interactions
• Drive audience engagement and loyalty by producing timely, relevant, and impactful content
• Embrace a creative, collaborative approach with other team members and with other FCC departments and locations.
• Maintain prompt and reliable attendance.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

We’re looking for someone with strong writing, communication and organizational skills who is eager to learn,

collaborate and deliver impactful journalism. A college degree in journalism or a related field is preferred, but

we’re willing to train the right candidate who brings the right attitude, curiosity and work ethic.

Join a newsroom that values strong journalism, teamwork and professional development while continuing to

expand its local news, weather and sports coverage.

• A collaborative newsroom:
  Work alongside a great mix of experienced journalists and emerging
• professionals. We’re committed to helping our team members sharpen their skills, take on new
• challenges to reach their professional goals
• A proven path for career growth: WDAY has a strong track record of developing talented journalists
• who…