Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 32048
Agency: Bureau of Information & Technology - South Dakota Public Broadcasting
Location: Vermillion; Rapid City; or Sioux Falls, SDSalary: $25.06-$31.31 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: I
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a full-time position with the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications - South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB). For more information on SDPB, please vision https://www.sdpb.org/ .
SDPB is a statewide, joint radio and television network, that is also South Dakota's NPR and PBS affiliates. We seek an energetic, organized and goal-focused professional journalist to host local segments of NPR's signature news program Morning Edition Monday through Friday 6-9 AM central time and other daily newscasts (recorded). This position will also help produce daily news content and feature reporting. This position is a high profile member of the SDPB Journalism team and will make daily news decisions for a discerning audience that appreciates and supports good and ethical local story telling.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
a degree in journalism or media studies and 2-3 years of hands-on experience in news production, reporting, and storytelling. A deep knowledge of South Dakota and its newsmakers is a plus.
We're seeking someone who:
- has strong news judgment and a clear, conversational on-air delivery;
- can produce well-researched news features and conduct meaningful interviews;
- is confident stacking newscasts and navigating fast-paced news cycles;
- has strong writing and editing skills for both audio and digital platforms;
- can independently capture and produce audio stories, from field to final mix;
- thrives working both solo and as part of a collaborative team.
Professionalism, objectivity, and reliability are essential-especially for completing a daily live radio shift with personality and integrity.
Knowledge of:
- latest tools and best practices on audio production using Adobe products or equivalent; and,
- live radio technology running own board.
Skill to:
- be an objective news writer and news reader; and,
- effectively problem solve.
Ability to:
- work with News Interns, handle news assignments for quick turn around, and assist with editing copy for broadcast and online presentations;
- know a story when you see it;
- edit audio and video to create feature stories;
- learn and adapt as markets and audience behaviors shift;
- consistently produce results under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
- use lighting equipment for video interview; operate video camera and production equipment;
- find innovative ways to push boundaries of the format; and,
- travel overnight and across the state.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume, production samples related to audio production and on-air hosting. This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1Y5
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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