What are the responsibilities and job description for the South Dakota Capitol Correspondent position at Forum Communications Co.?
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Receive assignments and develop ideas into relevant, well-written news and enterprise stories through research, interviews, experience, meetings, events, and reader engagement.
- Work independently to identify storytelling opportunities and plan coverage with news editors for a mix of daily and enterprise reporting suitable for multiple platforms.
- Organize materials, determine focus, and write stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards for media websites, newspapers, and social media.
- Cover the South Dakota Legislature and state government, business communities, trends/issues, including agriculture and outdoors, that impact South Dakota.
- Develop, nurture, and maintain a network of sources, with primary focus on South Dakota government issues and trends, particularly with an emphasis on impact to readers.
- Respond to breaking news and be able to write on deadline regarding breaking news events.
- Strong photography skills and willingness to produce video stories.
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in journalism, and experience in a professional newsroom.
- Strong organizational, time management, and people skills are essential.
- Versatility and flexibility are essential. Ability to write with confidence on multiple topics.
- Ability to work on deadline, handle sensitive and emotional situations, balance competing demands, set priorities, and juggle several issues at once.
- Digital skills, particularly ability to produce video, a plus.
- Accuracy and ability to write clean, crisp copy in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a driving record that is insurable by the company.
- Work hours may include nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.
- Ideal candidate for this role will live in/near Pierre, SD
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