Multiskilled Local Investigative Reporter

KXAN; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KXAN in Austin is seeking a Multiskilled Journalist to join our in-depth, investigative team. You will gather and produce compelling content for online and on-air platforms, delivering clarity and deeper understanding to the local audience.

You’ll report, write, shoot, and edit stories, arrange interviews, and ensure accuracy and editorial quality across digital and broadcast formats. The role requires flexibility across shifts and a strong newsroom ethic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent oral and written communication with ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (depending on market size).
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Superior on-air presence and delivery.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Produce and report news stories for digital and broadcast platforms, describing backgrounds and details of events.
• Write reports for the web and other eMedia platforms, reviewing copy for errors in content, grammar and punctuation.
• Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
• Determine a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organize material accordingly.
• Research and analyze background information related to news stories to provide complete and accurate information.
• Gather information about events through research, interviews, or attendance at events and functions.
• Pitch timely and relevant stories to news managers and producers.
• Receive assignments and evaluate leads to develop story ideas.
• Discuss issues with producers or news managers to establish priorities.
• Revise work to meet editorial approval and time requirements.
• Shoot and edit video to craft news reports.
• Ensure all content meets journalistic standards and production quality.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Meet deadlines

On-air presence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

KXAN in Austin is seeking a Multiskilled Journalist to join our in-depth, investigative team. You will gather and produce compelling content for online and on-air platforms, delivering clarity and deeper understanding to the local audience.

You’ll report, write, shoot, and edit stories, arrange interviews, and ensure accuracy and editorial quality across digital and broadcast formats. The role requires flexibility across shifts and a strong newsroom ethic.