SIOUX FALLS – Dakota News Now is preparing to welcome eight students from across the region for a week-long introduction to television news production, and Garretson High School's Gracie Fiegen will be participating.
Beginning Monday, June 3, 2024, Dakota News Now will host its eighth annual media camp. In this highly-regarded camp, students learn about many aspects of television news, including reporting, writing, video production and advertising.
“We’ve been hosting Media Camp students since 2015, and we’re so excited to welcome this year’s group,” Dakota News Now President and General Manager Jim Berman said.
All students participating in the Dakota News Now Media Camp submitted an application and a “demo reel” to show their on-camera skills. They were selected based on their coursework in school, their audition, and their interest in a future career in television.
The camp ends on Friday, June 7, and students wrap up their experience by producing their own five-minute newscasts, which will air at the end of Dakota News Now at 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on KSFY. The newscast will also be available on DakotaNewsNow.com.
Students will also work with the sales department to develop a sales plan and find an advertiser to sponsor their newscast.
Dakota News Now hosts Media Camp each summer with support from the Washington Pavilion.
