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Editor-in-Chief / On-Air Host / Sports Play-by-Play (Full-Time)

We are proud to be among the top stations in the Mitchell, South Dakota market, known for being “Live and Local” and delivering the area’s best in news, weather, and sports coverage.

We’re looking for a dynamic, driven, and versatile media professional to serve as our Editor-in-Chief and On-Air Host, along with play-by-play sports coverage.

This is a unique, high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, community-focused environment and is passionate about local journalism across radio, digital, and social platforms.

Position Overview

This leadership role combines newsroom management, content creation, and on-air presence. You’ll oversee editorial content for our digital platforms while also connecting with listeners on-air and in the community.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Leadership

• Oversee all content published on our digital news platform
• Make final editorial decisions using strong, ethical news judgment
• Serve as Editor-in-Chief, managing reporters and contributors
• Lead daily news coverage, including breaking news and enterprise reporting
• Produce and edit content for web, social, and on-air use
• Create daily newsletters, push alerts, and top story updates
• Use analytics and digital tools to guide content strategy

On-Air & Content Creation

• Host a daily on-air shift (afternoons)
• Deliver local news updates and reports on-air
• Represent the station at events, remotes, and in the community
• Assist with commercial production and promotions

Sports Coverage (Preferred / Bonus Skillset)

• Lead local high school sports coverage
• Provide play-by-play for football and basketball
• Produce pre-game and post-game shows
• Coordinate with local schools and coaches

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead weekly staff meetings and mentor newsroom team members
• Assign and edit reporter content
• Work closely with sales, broadcast, and digital teams
• Contribute to sponsored and community-focused content initiatives

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in journalism, broadcasting, or digital media
• Strong writing, editing, and on-air skills
• Leadership experience or readiness to step into a leadership role
• Experience with digital platforms and content management systems
• Social media proficiency and audience engagement skills
• Sports play-by-play experience is a strong plus

What We’re Looking For

• A self-starter who can lead and execute
• Passion for local news and community storytelling
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Someone who wants to be part of the community, not just cover it

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package
• Opportunity to lead and grow within a respected local media organization

About the Market

Mitchell, SD (population ~15,000) serves as a hub for several surrounding communities. This role offers the chance to make a real impact in a close-knit, highly engaged region.

Apply Today

Send your resume and air-check to:

Stacy Giblin-General Manager
📧 sgiblin@mitchellmediagrp.com

Saga Communications, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

On-Air Host / Sports Play-by-Play (Full-Time)

Mitchell Media Group, a subsidiary of Saga Communications, owns the top radio brands in Mitchell, South Dakota.  We’re known for being “Live and Local” and delivering the area’s best music, news, weather, and sports coverage. KMIT is looking for a dynamic, driven, and versatile media professional to serve as our Afternoon On-Air Host and do play-by-play for the Mitchell Kernels. This is a unique, high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, community-focused environment and is well versed in radio, digital, and social platforms.

Key Responsibilities

On-Air Content Creation

Digital/Social Content Creation

Host a daily on-air shift (afternoons)

Represent the station at events, remotes, and in the community

Assist with commercial production and promotions

Lead local high school sports coverage

Provide play-by-play for football and basketball

Produce pre-game and post-game shows

Work with local schools and coaches

Work closely with sales, broadcast, and digital teams

Contribute to sponsored and community-focused content initiatives

Qualifications

3–5+ years of experience in broadcasting and play-by-play

Strong on-air skills

Social media proficiency and audience engagement skills

We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, and the opportunity to lead and grow within a respected local media organization

Mitchell, SD (population ~15,000) serves as a hub for several surrounding communities. This role offers the chance to make a real impact in a close-knit, highly engaged region.

Send your resume and air-check to:

Stacy Giblin-General Manager

📧 sgiblin@mitchellmediagrp.com

Saga Communications, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Radio & Digital Marketing Consultant

We’re preparing for the future. Want to be part of it?

Mitchell Media Group is hiring for a Radio & Digital Marketing (Sales) Consultant. The right person will enjoy making connections with business owners, discovering their needs, and developing custom solutions for their business. This is a terrific chance for a candidate with previous successful business-to-business sales experience to make the leap to media sales. In this position, you’ll get the flexibility to manage your own time, and the ability to grow your income as a result of your efforts.

The job is demanding. We have a highly skilled and competitive sales team, and our clients have grown to expect the best from us. But, if you’re a driven self-starter who has a passion for helping your clients succeed, you’ll find that our combination of great stations, exciting promotions, and the tools to sell them is the perfect formula for growth and achievement. Business-to-business sales is preferred, but we have great training tools to help the right candidate master all the skills necessary to sell at even the highest level.

Email your résumé and cover letter to MRG General Manager, Stacy Giblin, sgiblin@mitchellmediagrp.com

Saga Communications, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Part-Time On-Air Announcer/Sports Play-by-Play

Mitchell Media Group is hiring for an experienced part-time on-air announcer. A minimum of 2 years’ on-air experience of sports play-by-play experience is preferred. We are the top stations in the Mitchell, South Dakota market.  We pride ourselves on being “Live and Local,” featuring the area’s best weather, news, and sports coverage. Duties include (but not limited to): a weekend air shift, board op ball games, play-by-play for area ball games, commercial production, and website/social media content.

The ideal candidate will also possess a strong desire to be an active part of our listening community.  We serve Mitchell, SD, a city of 15,000 people, and several smaller towns within a 50-mile radius. Wages are competitive. If you’re interested in joining a great radio company with an outstanding reputation, contact us!

Email your resume and air-check to: cj@kool98.com

Saga Communications, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.