Videographer

WDAY, the number #1 station located in the Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN metro area, broadcasts across the entire state of North Dakota, Western Minnesota, and Eastern South Dakota. WDAY is an award-winning station, taking home multiple Emmy awards as well as regional and national Edward R Murrow awards in recent years. They produce more live, local sports coverage than anyone in the region, and are the proud home of North Dakota State University Athletics and North Dakota High School Activities State Tournaments. WDAY is part of Forum Communications Company, a 5th-generation family-owned media company, and produces over 40 hours of local news, weather, and sports content each week, making them the most watched news station in the state of North Dakota and Western Minnesota. 

Summary

Produce high quality videos for TV news, social media, and other digital products, and serve as an active partner in the creative development process, as required. 

Essential Functions

• Edit and shoot video with industry software and hardware for news broadcast.
• Occasionally conduct interviews.
• Set up and operate cameras, lighting, microphones, and other equipment.
• Balance creative tendencies with the need for marketable, smart designs. 
• Serve as an active role in the creative development process, as required. 
• Edit raw footage into finished videos, which may include adding graphics, captions, and special effects.

Qualifications

• Degree in graphic communications, mass communications, or equivalent degree preferred but not required. 
• Experience editing with Premiere Pro, and knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
• Understanding of lighting techniques and color correction.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Creative thinking with an excellent eye for detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• Able to design and produce quality work to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by the company. 
• Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company. 

Expected compensation for this role is between $17 and $19.50/hour, based on qualifications and experience.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Forum Communications Company is a family-owned media and technology leader with more than a century of delivering trusted, quality journalism and innovative business solutions. Storytelling is at the heart of who we are, but today, we’re so much more than a newspaper. As one of the Upper Midwest’s leading media organizations, we’re driving the future across print and digital news, sports streaming, technology, broadcasting, commercial printing, and full-service agency advertising.

Our teams are made up of passionate, purpose-driven people who thrive on collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Along with a competitive benefits package, you’ll find real opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact within a culture that celebrates ideas, values people, and knows how to have fun along the way. Come for the perks. Stay for the community.

Forum Communications Company offers the following to all Full-Time and 32-Hour Benefited employees:

• Health, dental, and vision packages
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Retirement benefits with company match
• 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.