Morning News Producer

Do you like writing and working in fast-paced environment? Whether you are a new journalist just starting your career or a news veteran looking for a change of pace or you are looking to change careers and try something new, WDAY wants to hear from you.

WDAY, the number #1 station located in the Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN metro area, is looking for a Morning News Producer to join our award-winning team. As a news producer, you will be responsible for writing and editing news scripts and videos for our award-winning newscasts. You will have opportunities to grow and try new things as you develop your journalism craft. The successful candidate will have good communication and organizational skills. A college degree is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person for this position.  

Top reasons WDAY is the place for you:

• Good mix of veteran journalists and new professionals to learn from.


• Individual and spacious workstations, including your own edit suite.


• Generous PTO/holiday time off benefits.                    


• A full benefits package, including health, dental, vision and a 401k plan.  


• Onsite workout room for employees.


• Ongoing training opportunities for all employees.

WDAY is an award-winning station, taking home multiple Emmys awards as well as regional and national Edward R Murrow awards over the past few years.  We are a locally owned and operated station.  We produce over 35 hours of local news, weather and sports content each week as we continue to grow our staff in the news departments. 

Expected compensation for this role is $17 - $19/hour, plus a signing bonus and performance bonus through the 2-year contract, based on qualifications and experience.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We are a family-owned media and technology company that has been providing trustworthy, quality journalism and business solutions for more than a century. We’ve always been in the business of telling stories, but we’re more than just a newspaper today. As one of the Upper Midwest’s largest media organizations, we are leaders in the business of print and digital news, technology, telebroadcasting, printing, and agency advertising.

The company is comprised of passionate and purpose-driven people fueled by collaboration and innovation. In addition to a generous benefits package, you’ll enjoy development and growth opportunities, an inclusive and creative culture, and a safe working environment. We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals, and having fun. Come for the perks. Stay for the people.

Forum Communications Company offers the following for all full time and 32 benefited employees:

• Health, dental, and vision packages


• Company paid short term disability and life insurance coverage


• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage options


• Paid maternity and parental leave


• Retirement benefits


• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

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.