Emerging Media Producer

State of South Dakota; Vermillion (SD); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Retirement benefits

Zusammenfassung

South Dakota Public Broadcasting is seeking a Digital Content Producer to craft engaging, fast-paced video stories for statewide audiences. You will shoot, edit, and edit storytelling content from start to finish, and collaborate with the SDPB Entertainment team to expand online presence.

Travel to SDPB-covered events statewide, including evenings and weekends, and produce short-form videos and social content for multiple platforms; strong writing and lighting skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• current social media trends, best practices, and content formats across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and emerging digital platforms.
• video production principles, including shooting, lighting, audio capture, and composition for digital platforms.

Aufgaben

• Produce and edit short-form videos optimized for social media, with strong pacing, clarity, and visual appeal.
• Write engaging, concise content for social media, websites, and digital features.
• Identify and develop digital-first story ideas, including behind-the-scenes content, quick-turn videos, interviews, and interactive audience elements.
• Organize and manage multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail throughout field production and post-production.

Kenntnisse

Social media trends

Video production principles

Storytelling for digital

Tools

Video editing software

Jobbeschreibung

Job ID: 38324

Agency: Bureau of Information and Technology - South Dakota Public Broadcasting

Location: Rapid City; Sioux Falls; or 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 seek an energetic, organized, and goal focused digital storyteller with strong writing, videography, editing, and lighting skills who can produce content from start to finish.

This position is a high-profile member of the SDPB Entertainment team and works closely with the Digital department to expand SDPB’s online presence through compelling, digital only storytelling. The Digital Content Producer will attend SDPB covered events—including Dakota Life community events, SD High School sports and activities, arts, cultural gatherings, and other Entertainment initiatives—to create engaging short form videos, behind the scenes features, interactive social media content, and visual stories. This role will creatively share stories across SDPB’s online platforms and enhance how audiences connect with SDPB content statewide.

Licenses And Certifications

Possession of a valid driver’s license to be able to safely operate SDPB vehicles preferred.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

A creative, proactive storyteller with a passion for engaging audiences through social media and digital platforms. They have a strong eye for capturing compelling moments in fast-paced environments, the ability to work independently in the field, and a collaborative approach to working with a creative team. With excellent communication skills, they are comfortable connecting with community members, event participants, and SDPB audiences while balancing multiple deadlines and finding solutions in a dynamic environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• current social media trends, best practices, and content formats across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and emerging digital platforms.
• video production principles, including shooting, lighting, audio capture, and composition for digital platforms.

Skill To

• produce and edit short-form videos optimized for social media, with strong pacing, clarity, and visual appeal.
• write engaging, concise content for social media, websites, and digital features.
• identify and develop digital-first story ideas, including behind-the-scenes content, quick-turn videos, interviews, and interactive audience elements.
• organize and manage multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail throughout field production and post-production.

Ability To

• travel frequently to SDPB-covered events statewide, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• lift, carry, and set up production equipment, including cameras, lighting, and audio gear.
• work comfortably and effectively in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments, including fast-paced, dynamic event settings.
• work independently on location while maintaining effective communication and coordination with SDPB teams.

Additional Requirements:

• 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.

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http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"