Associate Producer

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan 6% match

Life insurance $25,000

Flexible work schedules

Generous leave policies

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

South Dakota State Government seeks an energetic Associate Producer to craft stories for SDPB across television, radio, and digital platforms. The role emphasizes writing, videography, editing, and lighting to take stories from concept to completion.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple projects, collaborate with a production team, and create engaging content for statewide audiences. A degree in journalism or related field is preferred, with 2–3 years of production experience beneficial.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates have a degree in Journalism or Media Studies or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of full-time television production and storytelling experience is beneficial.
• Proficiency with video and audio editing software and lighting techniques is required.

Responsibilities

• Write and produce stories for SD High School sports, Dakota Life, and SDPB programs.
• Create engaging video packages for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Edit raw footage and audio into polished packages for air and distribution.
• Apply lighting and shot composition techniques for high-quality visuals.
• Travel overnight and within the state to cover stories.

Skills

Storytelling

Video editing

Script writing

Lighting for video

Television production

Social media posting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Professional video cameras

Job description

Job ID: 37990

Agency: Bureau of Information and Technology

Location: Vermillion, SD Salary: $25.69-$32.09 Hourly, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: I

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Bureau of Information and Technology - South Dakota Public Broadcasting. For more information on the Bureau of Information and Technology - South Dakota Public Broadcasting, please visit https://sdpb.org/ .

SDPB is a statewide joint radio and television network and South Dakota's NPR and PBS affiliates. We are seeking an energetic, organized, and goal-focused Associate Producer with strong writing, videography, editing, and lighting skills who can take a story from concept to completion.

This high-profile role on the SDPB Entertainment team will creatively tell stories across television, radio, and digital platforms for a statewide audience that values and supports exceptional local storytelling. The Associate Producer will write and produce stories for SD High School sports and activities coverage, as well as Dakota Life, SDPB's monthly magazine program. The position will also create engaging video packages covering arts, culture, entertainment, and other production topics for broadcast and digital platforms.

The Associate Producer will apply sound production techniques, evaluate and address lighting needs, set up appropriate lighting, and ensure effective shot composition and sequencing. The position is responsible for editing raw footage and audio into polished, complete packages ready for broadcast and digital distribution.

Success in this role requires the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a creative production team.

Benefits of working for the State of South Dakota include:

• 6% fully matched retirement plan. Includes long term disability and family survivor benefits;
• $25,000 paid life insurance;
• ability to maintain a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules and generous leave policies;
• stable industry sector.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and adaptable in writing for television, radio, and digital platforms. Strong video and audio editing skills are essential, along with the ability to independently capture professional-quality video and audio. A degree in Journalism, Media Studies, or a related field is preferred. Additionally, a minimum of 2-3 years of full-time experience in television production and storytelling is beneficial.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• social media platforms and the ability to creatively post and promote content;
• Adobe Creative Suite or comparable video and audio editing software.

Skill to:

• use lighting equipment effectively for video interviews;
• write scripts and produce content for radio, television, and digital platforms.

Ability to:

• identify compelling stories and develop them into features;
• edit audio and video to create high quality storytelling packages;
• operate professional video cameras;
• travel overnight and throughout the state as required.

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 here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

'An Equal Opportunity Employer'