News Reporter

The Daily News/News Monitor is seeking a curious, community-driven News Reporter to join ourAre you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.award-winning newsroom in beautiful Wahpeton, North Dakota.This position offers the opportunity to cover a wide range of meaningful stories for twopublications: the Wahpeton Daily News and the News Monitor, which together serve RichlandCounty, 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-careerjournalist looking to grow quickly in a collaborative environment, or a more experienced reporterseeking to reconnect with local, impactful journalism.What You'll Do Report on a variety of beats, including public safety, government, education, andcommunity features Write for both print and digital platforms, including newsletters and social media Take photos and video to accompany stories Collaborate with a tight-knit, four-person newsroom and communicate acrossdepartments Build sources and foster strong relationships throughout the community Participate 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 fertilefarmland. 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 ofawards for news, photography, and advertising in the North Dakota Newspaper Association'sBetter 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 NewsInitiative funding awards and participated in both Poynter's Table Stakes program and Meta'sReader Revenue Accelerator.This 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, protectedveteran status, age, or any other protected status. recblid 67si4go55590kg89tk1fd7wmu7sv57

Created: 2025-10-03