MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KSFY/KDLT (SIOUX FALLS)

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KSFY/KDLT (SIOUX FALLS) Job Category: News Requisition Number: MULTI015653 Posted : August 12, 2026 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location Description 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 US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include 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 and is home to more than 200,000 people. Healthcare and finance make up much of the workforce in Sioux Falls. There is never a shortage of things to do here. Summers are packed with outdoor festivals and concert events. Many also enjoy the city’s nearly 30 miles of bike trails; be sure to stop by the beautiful waterfalls of the Big Sioux River! And winter doesn't mean people hibernate; there are plenty of outdoor and indoor activities all winter long. In 2014, the city built a 12,000-seat arena that has hosted everything from PBR events, hockey, and indoor football, to concerts with names like Paul McCartney, Carrie Underwood, and Ed Sheeran. The city is also home to a new indoor aquatic center, an indoor ice skating facility, a basketball arena, and an indoor tennis complex. There is no shortage of places to eat, either. Not only is Sioux Falls home to many familiar restaurant chains, but it's also known for many great locally-owned restaurants. And if you want to get away for the weekend, you can drive to Omaha in three hours, Minneapolis in four, and the Black Hills in five. KSFY/KDLT is an award-winning television operation serving viewers in the eastern half of South Dakota as well as portions of southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa. The stations operate from a new studio in downtown Sioux Falls as one rebranded organization called Dakota News Now. The facilities put Dakota News Now on the cutting edge of television and news gathering technology, making it one of the most state-of-the-art television stations in the market and the region. The Dakota News Now team produces 38 hours of news each week. Some of our employees have been here for more than 25 years. For others, this is their first job out of college. It's a great mix that gives us different perspectives while covering the news. People here enjoy the work they do, and everyone steps up to the plate during major news events like breaking news and severe weather. Dakota News Now is looking for a dynamic multimedia journalist to join our team. We are looking for someone with great news sense, intelligence, and energy. The ideal candidate must be able to produce compelling stories for the news. Opportunities to anchor will also be available. Candidates must have excellent communication skills both on the air and in the newsroom. Someone who can handle breaking news situations on the air is a must. Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Works with the news director and the assignment desk to determine, plan, and staff daily assignments Must have excellent news judgment and journalism ethics Must have strong writing, storytelling, and reporting skills 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 Must be willing to work day shifts and evening shifts, longer hours, and different days as needed Travel will also be required Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism or related field Experience in on-air television reporting 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 Additional Info: 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. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr