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News Reporter, Daily NewsNews MonitorWahpeton, North DakotaThe Daily NewsNews Monitor is seeking a curious, community-driven News Reporter to join our award-winning newsroom in beautiful Wahpeton, North Dakota.This position offers the opportunity to cover a wide range of meaningful stories for two publications: the Wahpeton Daily News and the News Monitor, which together serve Richland County, ND, and Wilkin County, MN. Both papers have a strong print presence, robust websites, and successful email newsletters.We're looking for a reporter who can spot compelling stories, report with accuracy and depth, and produce clean, engaging copy on deadline. This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career journalist looking to grow quickly in a collaborative environment, or a more experienced reporter seeking to reconnect with local, impactful journalism.What You'll DoReport on a variety of beats, including public safety, government, education, and community featuresWrite for both print and digital platforms, including newsletters and social mediaTake photos and video to accompany storiesCollaborate with a tight-knit, four-person newsroom and communicate across departmentsBuild sources and foster strong relationships throughout the communityParticipate in newsroom planning and occasional community engagement eventsWhy Wahpeton?Wahpeton is located along the Red River of the North, on the North Dakota-Minnesota border. The area is known for its scenic beauty, welcoming communities, and exceptionally fertile farmland. Locals take pride in their schools, agriculture, and strong civic institutions.Why Us?The Daily News and News Monitor have a history of excellence -- regularly earning dozens of awards for news, photography, and advertising in the North Dakota Newspaper Association's Better Newspaper Contest.We're part of Wick Communications, a family-owned media company based in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Wick is a recognized digital leader in local journalism, having earned two Google News Initiative funding awards and participated in both Poynter's Tablestakes program and Meta's Reader Revenue pensation and BenefitsThis is a full-time position with benefits including medical and vision insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other protected status.How to ApplySend a resume, cover letter, and up to five clips to General Manager Diana Hermes at xf7pz21tfokujht7l82c7gcrpivn49

Created: 2025-09-25