News and Sports Reporter

Job overview

The News and Sports Reporter role is onsite in Fargo, ND, and compensation is not specified in the structured pay information. WDAY serves the Fargo–Moorhead area and produces local news, weather, and sports coverage across the region. The reporter develops and reports community stories, including breaking news and local sports, for broadcasts and digital platforms. The role contributes accurate, timely journalism through research, interviews, writing, field reporting, and collaboration with newsroom colleagues.

What you'll do

• Research and report on assigned topics
• develop story ideas and evaluate leads
• verify information and conduct interviews
• write scripts and stories
• produce live and recorded content, including field reports
• collaborate on visual and audio elements
• respond to breaking news
• use digital and social platforms
• follow journalistic ethics and legal guidelines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

news and sports reporter

fargo nd

wday

local journalism

broadcast reporting

sports coverage

breaking news

field reporting

digital platforms

live reports

weekend and holiday availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid maternity and parental leave
• company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• PTO and paid volunteer hours
• onsite workout room.

Why this role

The posting states expected compensation of $18.26–$19.23 per hour, based on qualifications and experience; varied schedules may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. A journalism degree is preferred, but equivalent experience may be considered and the employer is willing to train the right candidate.

About the employer

Forum Communications Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers. Sector: 51.