Multimedia Journalist (Pipeline Posting)

About the Role

NewsRadio 1080 KRLD, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Texas State Networks are seeking a full-time Multimedia Journalist. This role is ideal for an upbeat, positive, and motivated news enthusiast who thrives in a fast-paced environment driven by audience demands, breaking news, severe weather, and major traffic incidents. As a multimedia journalist, you will serve as an editor, anchor, reporter, and digital/social content creator for multiple distribution platforms, including Texas State Networks. The position involves a Monday through Friday schedule and may include on-call duties as needed. This is a pipeline posting, and we are continuously building a talent pool for future opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Stay updated on current affairs and plan content for the day/week.
• Gather, write, record, edit, and deliver news, traffic, and weather content, including live coverage from the studio or field.
• Identify compelling audio, write urgent copy, and edit stories free of political or social biases.
• Anchor multi-hour news shifts on KRLD and/or Texas State Networks.
• Interview newsmakers and the general public.
• Research and develop potential news stories using all newsroom resources, including social media.
• Organize, develop, and coordinate assignments with reporters during editing hours.
• Communicate with meteorologists and traffic teams during severe weather and significant traffic incidents.
• Creatively present stories for maximum audience impact.
• Contribute story ideas to team editorial meetings.
• Follow KRLD strategy and Audacy policies, including FCC regulations.
• Alert management to questionable or policy-violating content.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

Qualifications

Required

• Passion for news and news story development.
• Understanding of newsroom ethical and legal guidelines.
• Excellent editorial judgment and knowledge of current events, politics, and news.
• Ability to separate personal views from story selection and presentation.
• Contemporary sound, excellent on-air delivery, and storytelling skills.
• Proficiency in writing for on-air and digital platforms, including audio and video.
• Ability to thrive under pressure during breaking news, severe weather, and tight deadlines.
• Comfort with on-camera work for social and digital distribution.
• Proficiency in broadcast and social media tools (Twitter, Facebook, video/audio equipment, etc.).
• Technical skills in audio/video recording and editing software.
• Strong multitasking and spontaneous content production abilities.
• Positive communication with team members, newsmakers, and the public.
• Understanding of target demographics and news coverage topics.
• Proficiency in basic computer software (Gmail, Slack, etc.).

Preferred

• Familiarity with the Dallas-Fort Worth news environment.
• 4-year degree in journalism.
• 1+ years of experience in an active newsroom.
• 1+ years of anchoring or reporting for broadcast or digital media.
• Experience with Burli or similar news content management systems.
• Ability to update stories on digital CMS platforms (WordPress, etc.).
• Video editing skills, including graphics and subtitles.
• Graphic editing skills using tools like Canva.

Important Notes: Audacy will never ask for money during the hiring process. Legitimate communication will only come from @audacy.com email addresses. Verify any suspicious requests before responding.