What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Reporter position at Audacy, Inc.?
Overview
Audacy Dallas News Radio 1080 AM KRLD is searching for a Full-Time News Reporter for broadcast and digital, who can excel in on-the-ground reporting in Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated news junkie, who consumes all types of news content and accomplishes assignments on deadline while continually developing enterprise content.
Ideal candidates will have prior experience or training in reporting for a news organization, be able to work in a hybrid digital/broadcast environment, and have excellent news judgment.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
- Produce and record news stories and actively use social media, in person interviews, and other methods to gather public reaction to current news stories.
- Gather, write, record, edit and deliver content inclusive of providing live coverage when breaking news occurs.
- Must be an active consumer of social content and be able to write and post stories to the station website and social platforms.
- Write scripts and ad-lib material for stories.
- Develop and research potential sports stories.
- Other duties as required by management.
- Must be available early mornings, nights, weekends as necessary.
Qualifications
Required & Preferred:
- Prefer 3 years of experience or training in reporting for a news organization, be able to work in a hybrid digital/broadcast environment, and have excellent news judgment and the ability to seek out both sides to ensure every story is fair and balanced.
- Our ideal candidate has a background and understanding of law and order, civics, and the political landscape, and has the ability to break down and report on legal matters, trials, lawsuits, and rulings.
- Computer literate and have excellent writing skills.
- Proficiency in editing and packaging news sound and interviews.
- A contemporary sound and excellent on-air delivery.
- Knowledge of the broadcast area and station demographics.
- A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of the applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.
Important Notes:
Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.
About Us
Audacy, Inc. is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company that connects with 200 million consumers. Powered by its exclusive, premium audio content that includes unrivaled leadership positions in news and sports radio, Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups, a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer digital audio platform, multiple audio networks, a major event business and a leading, award-winning podcast studio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.
EEO
Audacy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/ gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
