2026 Media Entry-level Jobs in South Dakota
When you think of entry-level jobs in media, you probably picture newscasters and other professionals who are highly visible in the public eye. In truth, though, media jobs are really any jobs that ask you to pass on information to the general public or to a certain sub-set of the general public. So, writing for a newspaper, writing for an online website, writing for a magazine, being involved in television programming in any way, interviewing entertainers, reporting on the weather, and more are all examples of jobs in media. Many people think of these jobs as elusive and difficult to get but, in fact, there are actually many more positions available within the field than the average person thinks. Some of the most common industries or workplaces for those with media entry-level jobs include motion picture and/or video studios, college or university radio or television broadcast stations, general radio and television broadcasting stations, advertising and public relations firms, and even governmental positions. The largest number of media professionals—6,670—work in motion picture and/or video studios, followed by the 1,900 people working in college or university radio or television broadcast stations. Governmental employees make up your smallest group of media professionals, with only around 760 people employed in this very specific industry. Across the board, however, these professionals tend to do quite nicely. The average salary ranges from $45,280 (for those in local government related media positions) to a cozy $65,210 for those employed by motion picture and/or video studios. No matter what salary you earn however, media positions are very coveted and provide for an exciting, interesting career, one that keeps you constantly up-to-date and in-the-know.
Insurance Sales Agent
$100,000 per year
Marketing Coordinator
Sales Associate Full Time
Director of Marketing
Personal Training Director- Sioux Falls
2027 Engineering Rotational Development Program (ERDP) - Product Development Track
.NET Developer
Medical Receptionist-Northwest Float
Medical Assistant (MA)
Medical Technologist/Technician- Automation - Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus Available
Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician - Acute Care Labs - Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus Available
Medical Imaging Radiologic Technologist
Medical Technologist/Technician- Automation - Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus Available
Family Medicine Physician
Non Emergency Medical Transportation Driver (NEMT)
Director of Medical Review
RN LPN or Certified Medical Assistant-Behavioral Health
RN LPN or Certified Medical Assistant-Central Region Float
RN LPN or Certified Medical Assistant-Yankton
RN LPN or Certified Medical Assistant
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Registered Nurses (RN) - PRN
Regional Manager-Central Region
Site Coordinator
Junior Regional Field Service Technician - South Dakota
Waste Processor (P1)
Patient Care Technician
Dental Assistant Yankton, SD
Physician Assisant
Physical Therapist - PRN
Registered Nurses
SE Regional Nurse - Home Base Yankton
Health Care Administrator
Warehouse and Assembly Technician
Nurse Practitioner
Health Science Careers - Numerous Specialties Needed
Registered Nurse (RN)
Primary Care Physician (PCP)
LPN
Assistive Technology Professional
Registered Nurse (RN)
CDL-A Home Every 2 Weeks, HAZMAT needed
Insurance Specialist
Automation Engineer
Pharmacist - Nights (Sioux Falls, SD or San Antonio, TX)
Mechanical Automation Engineer
Home every week, CDLA Regional, Touch Freight
Nurses & Nurse Practitioners – All Specialties
Information Specialist and QA Manager
Information Specialist and QA Manager
Information Specialist and QA Manager
Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
Dedicated | CDL-A Truck Driver | Semi-Local
Option Business Analyst - TRI Pointe Group
Option Business Analyst - TRI Pointe Group
Office Material Handler
Local | Dedicated | Class A Truck Driver
Plumber Apprentice
CDL-A Truck Driver | Dedicated Lanes
Dentist
Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) - Telehealth
Area Manager 2026 – ND, SD (Recent and Upcoming Graduates)
The base pay for this position ranges from $63,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $82,700/year in our highest geographic market.




















