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Audacy, Inc. · 1 month ago

Multimedia Journalist (Pipeline Posting)

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Audacy, Inc. is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company, and they are seeking a full-time Multimedia Journalist for NewsRadio 1080 KRLD. The role involves gathering and delivering news content across various platforms, engaging with the audience, and contributing to editorial meetings.

Responsibilities

Stay up to date on current affairs and content planning for the day/week

Gather, write, record, edit and deliver news, traffic & weather content, including live coverage from the studio or from the field on KRLD, Texas State Networks, or associated distribution platforms

Identify great audio, write and edit urgent and compelling copy for stories

Assemble/stack, and edit newscasts delivered by another anchor and/or by you, free of any political or social biases

Anchor multi-hour news shifts on KRLD and/or Texas State Networks

Interview newsmakers and news reactors, including the general public

Development and research of potential news stories, using all newsroom resources, including non-traditional and social media, to identify potential news stories relevant to KRLD’s strategy and target audience

Organize, develop, and coordinate assignments with reporters during hours associated with Editing

Communicate and coordinate with KRLD meteorologist and/or traffic teams during changing weather conditions, severe weather, and significant traffic incidents

Creatively pursue new ways of presenting stories so that they have the most impact on the audience

Contribute to team editorial meetings with story ideas

Learn, understand, and be able to follow and implement KRLD strategy and Audacy policy and procedures

Alert management to content that is questionable or that may be in violation of FCC, corporate or station policies and regulations

Other duties as required by management

Qualification

News story developmentEditorial judgmentAudio/video editingOn-air deliverySocial media proficiencyMulti-tasking skillsDemographicsComfort with on-camera workLocal newsGraphic editing skillsPositive communication

Required

Have a passion for the process of news and news story development

Understanding of newsroom ethical and legal guidelines and restrictions that govern broadcast media

Excellent editorial judgment and deep understanding of current events, politics and news

Keen awareness of the current socio-political landscape, and the ability to separate personal political and social views from influencing story selection and presentation

Contemporary sound and excellent on-air delivery and storytelling skills

Write for both styles of distribution (on-air and digital) and include audio and/or video

Thrive under pressure, especially during breaking news, severe weather, and unrelenting news deadlines

Comfort with on-camera work for social and digital distribution

Fully utilize all the tools of broadcast and social media in the field (Twitter, Facebook, live and recorded video and audio equipment, etc.)

Technical proficiency of audio and video recording equipment and editing software

Proficiency in editing and packaging news sound and interviews

Possess strong multi-tasking skills, and the ability to quickly pivot and produce content spontaneously based on changing news, breaking news, severe weather, etc

Positive and effective communication with team members, advertisers, newsmakers, stringers and network counterparts, listeners and the general public

Understanding of target demographics, and target topics/beats for news coverage

Proficient with basic computer software skills, including Gmail and Slack