Editor - Dickinson, ND chez Forum Communications Company

The Dickinson Press has been delivering award-winning local news to Dickinson, ND and the surrounding communities since 1883. Its best-in-class journalism earned the publication 24 awards and multiple honorable mentions from the North Dakota Newspaper Association in 2024. The Dickinson Press is part of Forum Communications Company, a 5th-generation family-owned media company with 20+ publications across the Upper Midwest that collectively deliver local news to more than 5 million readers every month.

SUMMARY

The Editor will be responsible for overall direction and leadership of the local newsroom and its news gathering efforts, with a focus on building a loyal, engaged audience on each unique publishing platform. Candidates should live in/around the Dickinson, ND metro area, and be able to maintain consistent onsite presence at our Dickinson, ND operation site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

● Direct, manage and contribute to local newsgathering and editorial functions on all relevant publishing platforms.
● Establish an agile and urgent news operation with workflows organized around timely, digital publishing.
● Drive reader loyalty by focusing on audience needs and interests; employ journalistic practices that facilitate community conversation and participation.
● Build newsroom skills and performance expectations around use of new and emerging digital tools; promote the consistent use of alternative content formats and publishing tools that will help reach new audiences.
● Broaden and diversify editorial contributions from local commentators, writers and thought leaders; evaluate and implement opportunities for reporting partnerships with other local news, community or academic organizations.
● Be a player-coach with a hands-on leadership style, demonstrating strong journalism values, creativity and agility.
● Create and maintain a healthy workplace that values candid communication, clear expectations, respect, inclusion, innovation and urgency.
● Play an active role in the company’s growth strategies, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
● Responsible for newsroom budget management and ensuring newsroom/content resources are allocated appropriately.
● Communicate weekly or as needed with FCC content teams and collaborate regularly on content projects with FCC state and regional teams.
● Communicate story/ visual plans for the print edition to relevant production teams to ensure a high-quality publication that meets all deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline with at least four years newsroom experience.
• Experience in a daily news setting and/or supervisory capacity is strongly preferred. 
• Strong decision-making skills. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work well under deadlines.

Expected compensation for this role is between $57,000 and $65,000/year, 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.