News Reporter Job at Wick Communications, Wahpeton, ND

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  • Wick Communications
  • Wahpeton, ND

Job Description

The Daily News/News 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 Do

Report on a variety of beats, including public safety, government, education, and

community 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 across

departments

Build sources and foster strong relationships throughout the community

Participate in newsroom planning and occasional community engagement events

Why 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 Table Stakes program and Meta's

Reader 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, protected

veteran status, age, or any other protected status.
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Wick Communications

Job Tags

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