Anchor

KSFL-TV, an independent locally owned TV station in Sioux Falls, South Dakota that is part of Forum Communications Company, is launching an exciting new daily news and sportscast and we’re looking for a driven, dynamic person to lead it. This is your chance to anchor, produce, and shape a show from the ground up. We’re searching for someone who thrives in both sports and news, is a natural storyteller, and who can own the screen and the rundown. This new, daily program, will be a fast-paced, 30 minute segment focused on local and regional news and sports, including local weather.

What You’ll Do:

• Anchor and produce a nightly live news and sports broadcast
• Plan daily coverage and build compelling rundowns
• Write, shoot, and edit stories that connect with viewers
• Conduct interviews and create engaging, original content
• Help shape the voice and identity of a brand-new program

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience producing in a commercial broadcast environment
• Strong on-air presence with anchoring experience
• A dynamic storyteller with excellent writing and communication skills
• Highly organized, comfortable working independently and wearing multiple hats
• Play-by-play experience
• Strong proficiency and knowledge in local sports

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of two years experience in commercial broadcasting required
• Candidates should possess and maintain a valid driver's license, acceptable level of insurance as required by the company, and a motor vehicle company that is insurable by the company

This isn’t just another anchor job. This is a rare opportunity to build something new, make your mark, and grow with a program from its very first broadcast. If you’re ready to lead, create, and bring energy to a fresh concept in local television, we want to hear from you.

Expected compensation for this role is between $60,000 and $65,000/year, based on qualifications and experience.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Forum Communications Company is a family-owned media and technology leader with more than a century of delivering trusted, quality journalism and innovative business solutions. Storytelling is at the heart of who we are, but today, we’re so much more than a newspaper. As one of the Upper Midwest’s leading media organizations, we’re driving the future across print and digital news, sports streaming, technology, broadcasting, commercial printing, and full-service agency advertising.

Our teams are made up of passionate, purpose-driven people who thrive on collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Along with a competitive benefits package, you’ll find real opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact within a culture that celebrates ideas, values people, and knows how to have fun along the way.

Forum Communications Company offers the following to all Full-Time and 32-Hour Benefited employees:

• Health, dental, and vision packages
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Retirement benefits with company match
• 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.