South Dakota Public Broadcasting

SDPB reaches South Dakotans through television, radio, and digital content. We are South Dakota’s NPR and PBS affiliate. We’re the only statewide news organization in South Dakota operating 9 Television and 11 Radio stations covering over 97% of the state. Our strategic plan vision states SDPB is the media organization for all South Dakotans no matter where they live by 2033. We produce 15 daily newscasts, a two-hour daily radio public affairs program, an hour weekly television public affairs program, several podcasts, blog posts, news website and a robust Facebook following with featured digital videos.

Current Position

Location: Vermillion, South Dakota

Beat: Ethnic communities including Native Americans

Position:

South Dakota has nine Native American Reservations. There are 86 different languages spoken in Sioux Falls, the state’s largest school district. While most of the population is white, the state is more and more diverse. This energetic, organized and goal-focused multi-platform journalist covers news with a special focus on diversity and representation. This role seeks out new voices that represent different heritages, languages, and traditions; spots trends, navigates cultural differences, and writes stories that introduce South Dakotans to their neighbors. This position leads work on a statewide network for a discerning audience that appreciates and supports good local journalism.

Reporter: Richard Two Bulls