Multi-Media Producer

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Dental and vision

Job summary

South Dakota State Government's Bureau of Information and Technology seeks a dedicated journalist to cover daily news, features, and special projects for radio and television with SDPB. The role spans statewide network coverage and social media content creation for an informed audience.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in journalism, a degree in journalism or media studies, and the ability to edit audio/video. Fast-paced, accurate reporting and clear delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism or media studies and 2–3 years full-time journalism experience preferred.
• Knowledge of South Dakota and its newsmakers is a plus.
• Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced news environment and provide accurate information.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining skills spanning enterprise and feature daily news reporting across platforms.
• Think broadly about story formats and presentation across digital platforms.
• Develop professional relationships to assist in newsgathering while remaining objective.
• Audio and video recording and editing; participate in script editing and production processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or media studies

Job description

PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Job ID: 36894

Agency: Bureau of Information and Technology

Location: Sioux Falls; Vermillion; or Rapid City, SD Salary: $25.69-$32.09 Hourly, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: I

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a full-time position with the Bureau of Information and Technology - South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB). For more information on SDPB, please visit 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 cover daily news, feature reporting and special project assignments for radio and television with the ability to also produce strong social media content.

This position is a high-profile member of the SDPB journalism team and will lead work on a statewide network for a discerning audience that appreciates and supports good and ethical local story telling.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• building and maintaining skills that span enterprise and feature daily news reporting;
• ability to think broadly about story formats and presentation across all digital platforms;
• developing professional relationships that assist in newsgathering; while remaining objective and professional at all times;
• audio and video recording and editing; and,
• ability to work closely with the news director and embrace learning through the script editing and production process.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A degree in journalism or media studies and the equivalent of 2-3 years of full-time experience in journalism is preferred. Knowledge of South Dakota, and its newsmakers are a plus. The successful candidate can work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced news situation and provide accurate information to our audience. Will also have sound news judgment and a clear, pleasant delivery.

Knowledge of:

• social media sites and ability to creatively post content.

Skill to:

• maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail;
• multi-task; and,
• write effectively.

Ability to:

• use windows operating systems;
• know a story when you see it;
• successfully edit audio and video and create news stories;
• work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced news situation and provide accurate information to our audience.

Additional Requirements:

• Examples of reporting work - web links are fine.

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'