Communications Editor jobs in North Dakota

SUMMARY: Work with editors and content partners to select and prepare news for both print and digital platforms;
successfully juggle sharing breaking news and enterprise reporting while driving innovative content.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Oversee daily management of shared digest of content of interest to multiple sites.
● Upload and share content to FCC websites.
● Serve as a liaison for FCC newspapers, websites and broadcast affiliates regarding content and coverage.
● Design shared content pages and proofread newspaper pages
● Champion accurate, well-crafted news stories for publication on all platforms.
● Collaborate with newsrooms and news partners to develop and produce work that serves a dynamic variety of
community, regional and statewide interests.
● Occasionally write content for print, online and TV products.
● Mentor writers as needed on enterprise and network content.
● Work with newsroom team leaders to edit and organize daily news copy.
● Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
● Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

● Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in journalism, mass communications or a related field, or equivalent experience.
● At least three years of experience contributing to newspaper or magazine editing and/or design.
● Experience directing content and coverage, exercising news judgment and general knowledge of journalism
norms.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

● Strong planning and communication skills.
● Demonstrated news judgment that engages print and online readers.
● Knowledge of legal issues affecting published content.
● Strong knowledge of AP style.
● Keen organizational and time-management skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

● Regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, use hands to fingers, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance
and stoop.
● Required to use close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

At Forum Communications Company, our legacy is deeply rooted in harnessing the power of communication to connect and inform people in the communities we serve. Since 1917, everything we do is driven by creating and sharing information, ideas and insights.

Today, we're a leading media and technology company that's home to a family of people whose passion and purpose is fueled by collaboration and innovation. We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals and having fun.

Come for the perks: Excellent employee culture, competitive pay, 401(k), company-paid volunteer time, health and wellness initiatives for all employees. Additional perks for full-time positions include: comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off, paid holidays and paid time off for birthday, paid parental and pregnancy disability leave for qualifying employees.

Stay for the people: Family-owned and operated since 1917, development and growth opportunities, inclusive, creative culture, safe working environment, employees of all ages and backgrounds, positive collaboration.

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. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.