Technical Director

KNBN has an immediate opening for a full-time Broadcast Director. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone eager to be a part of an innovative, cutting-edge team in an industry that will provide you with the opportunity to work in an exciting and challenging environment. NewsCenter1/KNBN-TV is part of Forum Communications Company, a family-owned and -operated company based in Fargo, North Dakota. NewsCenter1 produces over 16 hours of local news, weather, and sports content each week as we continue to grow.

Rapid City is a growing city located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, with scenic Mount Rushmore less than 30 minutes from downtown Rapid City. Custer State Park and Wind Cave National Park are also close by attractions, each with some of the largest free-ranging herds of bison in the nation. The nearby Black Hills National Forest offers numerous hiking and ATV opportunities, and Badlands National Park is a short 60 minute drive. In the winter, there are skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing opportunities as well.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directing Newscasts
• Ability to operate all studio control equipment for live newscasts
• Handle the ingest of commercials from Traffic and Sales
• Ingest local programming and send to the home office

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be reliable, able to work unsupervised, and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have access to consistent transportation to meet required shifts.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to operate audio board using two upper extremities at the same time.
• Background in audio or graphic editing preferred.

Expected compensation for this role is between $21 and $23/hour, based on qualifications and experience.

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 the business of print and digital news, technology, telebroadcasting, printing, and agency 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.