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NEWS ANCHOR/PRODUCER (DAYTIME) - KSFY/KDLT (Sioux Falls)

Gray Media, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57102

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About Gray Media: Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. Gray’s portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. Gray Media also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency, and additional media properties including video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KSFY/KDLT: Sioux Falls is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Upper Midwest, home to more than 200,000 people. KSFY/KDLT is an award-winning television operation serving viewers in eastern South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, and northwestern Iowa. The stations operate from a new studio in downtown Sioux Falls and produce 38 hours of news each week.

Job Summary We’re looking for someone with great news sense, energy, and a sparkling, dynamic personality to produce and anchor a daily newscast. The ideal candidate is someone who likes telling stories and thrives on breaking news but isn’t afraid to show some personality. This newscast will be a mix of news and lifestyle material.

Duties / Responsibilities

Works with news directors and assignment desk to determine, plan, and staff daily newscasts.

Must have excellent news judgment and journalism ethics.

Must have strong writing, storytelling, and reporting skills.

Must have strong producing skills (create a newscast rundown, write stories, build graphics, and coordinate with control room and field crews).

Must be skilled in social media and online news production.

Must possess good organizational and time management skills.

Must have the ability to shoot and edit your own stories, and the ability to go live.

Excellent live reporting skills required, ability to ad‑lib during breaking news.

While primarily a dayside Monday‑Friday position, must be willing to work longer hours and different days as needed.

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor's or master’s degree in journalism or related field.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in on‑air television news reporting, anchoring, and producing is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.

Basic experience with newsroom computer systems is preferred (ENPS).

Understanding of and adherence to AP Style (for digital platforms) and broadcast writing (for television).

Ability to operate a field camera, editing, and lighting equipment.

Ability to lift/carry equipment ranging from 35‑50 lbs.

Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Ability to represent the station professionally/responsibly in the community and newsroom, and on social media.

Must have a desire to win, the ability to reflect on your work, and apply feedback.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now,” upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees who are interested can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal. KSFY/KDLT‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

Equal Employment Opportunity Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Gray Media complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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