Overview
Reporter, North Dakota Monitor Jobs in Bismarck, USA at States Newsroom
Join the North Dakota Monitor and give readers hard-hitting government coverage that connects state policy to the people who live it.
The North Dakota Monitor is an award-winning nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization that covers state government, politics, and policy. It is staffed by veteran North Dakota reporters and is dedicated to its mission of relentless investigative journalism that sheds light on how decisions in Bismarck are made and their impact on individuals across the Peace Garden State.
Part of States Newsroom, the North Dakota Monitor believes in enlisting and empowering journalists to do impactful, ambitious work.
This reporter will thrive in a collaborative culture, possess great news judgment, and demonstrate the ability to develop a beat to create compelling, engaging journalism. The reporter will cover the Legislature, state agencies, statewide elections, and other assignments, with an emphasis on energy policy and the environment. The reporter will produce daily and enterprise stories, take photos, and share content on social media.
The preference is for the reporter to be based in Bismarck, but residents of other North Dakota communities are also encouraged to apply.
The ideal candidate will know how to track trending topics and hold officials accountable through deep source building and public records requests. The reporting will take readers beyond press releases, providing a deeper understanding of the issues.
This is a 1-year grant‑funded role, with potential for renewal.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produce regular, high-quality reporting on issues facing North Dakota
- Contribute regularly to the North Dakota Monitor’s briefs section
- Generate story ideas with the editor
- Pursue story leads, both self-generated and as assigned, with self‑direction and solid news judgment
- Approach assignments on deadline with strong communication and follow through with the editor and colleagues
- Collaborate with other reporters on projects and share research and pertinent knowledge when/if available
- Establish and expand digital media presence representing the outlet and use personal social media to amplify the site’s content, presence, and voice
- Take photos and video to illustrate and amplify stories
QUALIFICATIONS
We’re looking for candidates with at least three years previous news reporting and/or editing experience (student journalism counts), sound news judgment, flexibility, and the ability to manage ongoing and short-term projects with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. States Newsroom journalists are expected to produce at least four stories per week.
Authorization to work in the United States is required. At this time, States Newsroom is unable to provide visa sponsorship.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The minimum salary for this position is $55,000. Relocation stipend will be considered. Our generous benefits package includes:
- Premium‑free platinum health care for employees (and 75% of medical premiums covered for qualified dependents)
- 4 weeks of vacation per year
- 2 weeks of personal leave per year
- 20 hours of paid volunteer time per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- $75 monthly cell phone reimbursement
- $200 cell phone replacement benefit every two years
- $75 monthly fitness benefit
- 401K with up to 3% match
- 12 weeks of parental leave
- Full‑service EAP
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Title: Reporter, North Dakota Monitor
Company: States Newsroom
Location: Bismarck, USA
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