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• KNBN Newscenter1**, the NBC station in Rapid City, SD, is looking for a combination Weekend News Anchor/Producer/Multimedia Journalist to join our growing team. As an MMJ, you will be responsible for writing stories, conducting interviews, shooting video, and editing stories for our newscasts three weekdays per week. You will do live reporting, covering breaking news stories as they happen.

Job Description

• KNBN Newscenter1**, the NBC station in Rapid City, SD, is looking for a combination Weekend News Anchor/Producer/Multimedia Journalist to join our growing team. As an MMJ, you will be responsible for writing stories, conducting interviews, shooting video, and editing stories for our newscasts three weekdays per week. You will do live reporting, covering breaking news stories as they happen.

As Weekend News Anchor / Producer, you will report during the day on Saturdays and Sundays, and then produce and anchor our single late newscast. Our newsroom continues to grow as we expand our news programs, which means you can grow along with us!

Rapid City is a growing city located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. Mount Rushmore is less than 30 minutes from downtown Rapid City, and nearby Custer State Park and Wind Cave National Park each have one of the largest free-ranging herds of bison in the nation. The Black Hills National Forest offers numerous hiking and ATV opportunities, and Badlands National Park is less than an hour away. In the winter, there are skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing opportunities!

NewsCenter1/KNBN-TV is part of Forum Communications Company, a family-owned and -operated company based in Fargo, ND. NewsCenter1 produces over 16 hours of local news, weather, and sports content each week as we continue to grow our staff in the news department.

Essential Functions

• Write stories and conduct interviews on assigned topics.
• Shoot and edit video and edit stories for newscasts.
• Live reporting, as well as reporting on breaking news and sports stories in real time.
• Act as a fill-in anchor for news and sports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, or a related field preferred, but not required. We will train the correct candidate!
• Exceptional written, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is insurable by the company.
• Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company.

Expected compensation for this role is $18.32 - $21.64/hour, based on qualifications and experience.

To Apply: https://www.forumcomm.com/careers/

About The Company

We are a family-owned media and technology company that has been providing trustworthy, quality journalism and business solutions for more than a century. We've always been in the business of telling stories, but we're more than just a newspaper today. As one of the Upper Midwest's largest media organizations, we are leaders in print and digital news, technology, telebroadcasting, printing, and advertising.

The company is comprised of passionate and purpose-driven people fueled by collaboration and innovation. In addition to a generous benefits package, you'll enjoy development and growth opportunities, an inclusive and creative culture, and a safe working environment. We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals, and having fun. Come for the perks. Stay for the people.

Forum Communications Company offers the following for all full-time and 32-benefited employees:

• Health, dental, and vision packages
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance coverage
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage options
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Retirement benefits
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Media Production

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