The Pierce County Tribune in Rugby, North Dakota is seeking a community reporter to cover news for our weekly newspaper. Being a reporter for the Pierce County Tribune is about telling the story of the community and the people who make it special. Telling the story of what makes living in Pierce County special. Yes, there will be school board meetings, commissioner meetings, and council meetings to cover but we're looking for someone who understands and reports on the heartbeat of the community.

This full-time position offers a competitive wage, generous benefits, and a 401K retirement plan with a company match.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver both coverage of meetings and also feature writing.
• Report on what drives the community.
• Flexible schedule creates flexibility for the applicants.
• Story deadline is weekly on Wednesday, and newspaper is published on Saturday.

Your attributes:

• You understand community journalism.
• You have a working knowledge of what makes Pierce County different and special.
• You have an aptitude for finding compelling story angles that connect with readers.

About us:

• Published weekly, the Pierce County Tribune delivers news coverage for Pierce County and the surrounding area through a variety of print and digital products.
• Editors continually strive to create an engaging work environment and encourage collaboration between reporters and teams. New ideas are embraced and hard work is rewarded.

The successful candidate will need to have a clean driving record. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person