Associate Producer

the South Dakota State Government•Vermillion, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Bureau of Information and Technology - South Dakota Public Broadcasting. 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.

Requirements

Strong writing, videography, editing, and lighting skills.
Ability to take a story from concept to completion.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a creative production team.
Highly organized.
Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Adaptable in writing for television, radio, and digital platforms.
Strong video and audio editing skills.
Ability to independently capture professional-quality video and audio.
Knowledge of social media platforms and the ability to creatively post and promote content.
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or comparable video and audio editing software.
Skill to use lighting equipment effectively for video interviews.
Skill to write scripts and produce content for radio, television, and digital platforms.
Ability to identify compelling stories and develop them into features.
Ability to edit audio and video to create high quality storytelling packages.
Ability to operate professional video cameras.
Ability to travel overnight and throughout the state as required.
Resume and Work Samples pertaining to videography/editing and writing must be attached.
Must apply online.
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.
Must use E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Journalism, Media Studies, or a related field is preferred.
A minimum of 2-3 years of full-time experience in television production and storytelling is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Write and produce stories for SD High School sports and activities coverage, as well as Dakota Life, SDPB's monthly magazine program.
Create engaging video packages covering arts, culture, entertainment, and other production topics for broadcast and digital platforms.
Apply sound production techniques, evaluate and address lighting needs, set up appropriate lighting, and ensure effective shot composition and sequencing.
Edit raw footage and audio into polished, complete packages ready for broadcast and digital distribution.
Work independently while also collaborating effectively with a creative production team.

Benefits

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.
$0 premium employee health insurance option.
Eleven paid holidays.
Generous vacation and sick leave accrual.
Dental, vision, and other insurance options.
Retirement benefits.