Crossroads Today is hiring: Multiskilled Journalist in Victoria

The Victoria Television Group, a Morgan Murphy Media company, has an immediate opening for a creative, community‑focused Multi‑Skilled Journalist at KAVU-TV.

About the Role
You’ll create, develop and produce news content for KAVU‑TV and Crossroads Today digital properties. This is a hands‑on role that blends reporting, shooting and editing with coordinating live on‑air and web projects. You’ll work with the news team to plan coverage that grows audience and strengthens our local news operation, keep staff updated on story information, and proactively generate exclusive story ideas for broadcast and digital platforms.

Because we care about you and your life outside of work just as much as we value the work you do in the newsroom and in the community each day, we’re here to help you grow in your career and will train you to tap into your creative side while also spotlighting the news in our community. You’ll work in a newsroom that truly believes in our role to serve the community and tell the stories that empower and inform our viewers. You'll join a strong newsroom in the Crossroads close to Houston, Austin, and Corpus Christi.

Key Responsibilities

Create, develop and produce news packages for broadcast and Crossroads Today digital channels.

Coordinate live on‑air segments and web projects; respond quickly to breaking news.

Keep news staff updated daily on assignments and story developments.

Drive audience growth through exclusive reporting, social promotion and digital‑first storytelling.

Generate story ideas, pursue enterprise reporting and build sources in the community.

Publish and promote content across social platforms (Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram).

Perform basic photo/graphic edits (Adobe Photoshop) and assist with CMS publishing workflows.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism, communications or related field.

Exceptional written and verbal communication and strong organizational skills.

Self‑starter who works well with minimal supervision and can manage multiple projects.

Comfortable working under tight deadlines and flexible schedules; able to respond to breaking news.

Interest in digital and social media and audience‑driven storytelling.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience as an MSJ, MMJ, multimedia reporter, or similar role.

Experience shooting and editing video (non‑linear editors such as Premiere, Final Cut).

Familiarity with CMS/WordPress, SEO basics and social publishing best practices.

Local community knowledge or established contacts in the Victoria area.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a supportive work environment with co‑workers and managers who value your work, your time and your perspective. You’ll get the training and support you need to do your job well. You’ll get to work with journalists at all levels of their career who are passionate about what we do. We offer medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and long‑term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days and holidays.

The Victoria Television Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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