Flag Family Media is looking for a Senior Reporter/News Director to join our multi-station team in Fargo, ND (WDAY, WZFG, KTGO)! We’re seeking an experienced, visionary journalist and inspirational leader who will supervise and support our local newsroom serving the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area and the states of North Dakota and Minnesota.
The Senior Reporter/News Director for Flag Family Media will help set the tone and pace of our newsroom and guide daily, breaking and enterprise reporting and special projects from our state-of-the-art facilities in Fargo while nurturing a healthy newsroom culture that is self-motivated, where staff are empowered to do their best work and grow professionally.
Pay: $50,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead all aspects of the cluster’s news experience — collecting, writing, and producing news content delivered on-air and through our digital, social media and video channels.
- Visible in the community to create relationships with community leaders and news makers.
- Lead collaborative journalism efforts between Flag Family Media and external news partners.
- Support the growth and development of reporters, editors and producers of all levels of experience.
- Edit both audio and web stories for clear, factual, concise and fair reporting that adheres to the highest journalistic standards.
- Work closely with Sales and Programming Department to create non-traditional revenue opportunities.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- High-level written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate around multiple creative projects in a time-sensitive manner.
- Strong attention to detail and solid organizational and project management skills.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Audition, radio automation systems, CMS, SEO, and social media.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university. Three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
