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News Reporter & Producer

KFGO – The Mighty 790 | 104.7 FM | 94.1 FM | Fargo-Moorhead, ND

News moves fast, and great radio keeps people connected to what's happening around them. The LEGENDARY Mighty 790 KFGO, is looking for a full-time, curious, and driven storyteller who knows how to inform, engage, and connect with listeners through compelling local news and conversation.

KFGO is a full-service News/Talk/Sports and Weather station serving the Fargo-Moorhead community. With a longstanding reputation as a leader in regional broadcasting, our team delivers live and local programming around the clock, bringing listeners the news, sports, weather, and conversations that matter most. You'll have the opportunity to dig deeper, ask questions, tell meaningful stories, and bring important issues to life on the air, online, and across social media.

Your Responsibilities:

• Anchor, report, and host news programming that keeps listeners informed, engaged, and connected to their community.
• Develop compelling local news stories and write long-form content for KFGO.com that goes beyond the headlines.
• Bring stories to life on the air through thoughtful reporting, engaging conversation, and effective on-air teases that keep listeners listening.
• Create and share content across digital platforms and social media to extend KFGO's reach and connect with audiences beyond the broadcast.
• Work alongside a dedicated team of broadcasters, reporters, and producers to deliver timely, accurate, and compelling local content.

What We're Looking For:

• Be naturally curious and passionate about news, current events, and the stories that affect everyday life.
• Have strong writing, communication, and storytelling skills, with the ability to connect with listeners beyond a traditional newscast using social media platforms to engage with listeners. 
• Have at least one year of experience in journalism, broadcasting, or a related field. 
• Be comfortable behind the microphone and know how to engage an audience through anchoring, reporting, and hosting.
• Have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Culture at Midwest Communications

At Midwest Communications, Inc., we're invested in the longevity and satisfaction of our employees. As a privately owned, family-founded company, we expect our team members to take ownership of their work while also enjoying a laid-back, collaborative atmosphere where growth and creativity are encouraged. We operate as a tightly knit staff, and getting along with your coworkers is non-negotiable given the collaborative nature of the role. We truly are a united team where every department works together to achieve a mutual goal. You'll have the tools and support of an established media company, along with the autonomy to get your work done and make the role your own.

If KFGO sounds like the right place to put your skills to work, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today!

Midwest Communications, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice.