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Congratulations to Kristen Welker, moderator of “Meet the Press,” on being named the 2026 recipient of RTDNA’s John F. Hogan Distinguished Service Award, recognizing contributions to journalism and freedom of the press! 🎉
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Radio news profitability dipped again in 2025.
Just 11.8% of stations reported a profit, while AI use surged, with 40.7% of radio news directors and general managers now using it in some capacity.
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Local TV news profitability fell sharply in 2025.
Just 30.8% of news directors reported their newsroom was showing a profit, down nearly 19 percentage points from last year.
Read more about the state of local TV news profitability: buff.ly/ReRPA90
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Excited to join the celebration!
Meet the emcees for the 2026 Murrow Awards Gala! ✨
We're thrilled to welcome @VickyNguyenTV, @errolbarnett, @biannagolodryga, @GioBenitez and @NPRMichel as they help celebrate excellence in journalism on Oct. 12 in New York City.
Learn more: rtdna.org/news/rtdna-announc…
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For five decades, Terry Gross has helped define the art of the interview.
RTDNA is proud to name the “Fresh Air” host as the 2026 recipient of the Paul White Award, our highest honor. 🎉
Learn more: buff.ly/p42MGQU
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A press room isn’t a press room if the government gets to choose who asks the questions.
RTDNA President and CEO Tara Puckey responds to President Trump’s announcement that he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
Read our full statement below. ⬇️
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Radio news content remains steady, with some signs of growth.
More than three-quarters of surveyed stations ran local news in 2025, marking a third year of growth. Typical weekday local news also rose to 50 minutes.
Read more about the latest trends: buff.ly/5XooWMV
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RTDNA is heartbroken by Tuesday's helicopter crash in Los Angeles.
We mourn the loss of two journalists from NBC4 and Telemundo 52 and one person on the ground. Our thoughts are with their families, friends and colleagues.
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Meet the emcees for the 2026 Murrow Awards Gala! ✨
We're thrilled to welcome @VickyNguyenTV, @errolbarnett, @biannagolodryga, @GioBenitez and @NPRMichel as they help celebrate excellence in journalism on Oct. 12 in New York City.
Learn more: rtdna.org/news/rtdna-announc…
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🥳 🎉 @AlaskaPublic Media, @KYUKNews, and @KNBA have received a 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Award for Continuing Coverage for our reporting on the devastation and aftermath of Typhoon Halong. Presented by @RTDNA , the national Murrow is among journalism’s highest honors.
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Local TV news production continues to fall.
The median amount of weekday news dropped by a full hour to 5.5 hours in 2025, while the number of stations producing original local news also declined.
Read more from the RTDNA/Newhouse Survey: buff.ly/fH7hgd5
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Radio newsroom staffing is showing signs of growth.
The typical full-time news staff climbed back to two employees in 2025, while hiring hit its highest median in nine years, according to the latest RTDNA/Newhouse Survey.
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Applications are open for RTDNA Foundation scholarships and fellowships! 📣
Each year, we award 13 scholarships and three fellowships to outstanding journalism students and early-career professionals.
📅 Apply by Oct. 22: buff.ly/mduXbaZ
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Local TV news employment continues to decline. 📉
The latest RTDNA/Newhouse Survey shows full-time jobs declined 2.2% in 2025. Salary remains the top reason employees cite for leaving, followed by work-life balance and burnout.
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Radio news salaries rose 7.64% in 2025, marking a second year of gains. But results varied by role and market, and hiring challenges remain.
See what the latest RTDNA/Newhouse School Survey reveals about radio newsroom pay: buff.ly/yijeng5
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Local TV newsroom salaries fell an average of 6.1% in 2025, reversing two years of gains. Starting pay remained nearly flat, and 60.3% of news directors said recruiting has become more difficult.
Read the latest RTDNA research: buff.ly/2CAU65q
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Honored to share that my feature for @WOWT6News, An Eye For Hitting, was awarded a 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Award for sports reporting from @RTDNA!
I’m grateful to have been trusted to tell this incredible story. #Murrow
The 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Award winners have been announced! 🏆
Congratulations to the journalists and news organizations whose outstanding work carries forward Murrow’s legacy of integrity, courage and public service.
Meet the 2026 winners: buff.ly/lv4tv24
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So proud to win a national #Murrow! This is for the families who let me into their lives to share their stories. Shout out to all the winners, esp my amazing colleagues @wbez @Suntimes! @ReportingHealth
The 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Award winners have been announced! 🏆
Congratulations to the journalists and news organizations whose outstanding work carries forward Murrow’s legacy of integrity, courage and public service.
Meet the 2026 winners: buff.ly/lv4tv24
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RTDNA retweeted
So incredibly proud of this series and honored that “Burn Order” has won a 2026 Edward R. Murrow Award! Huge thanks to all who helped us make this and all who listened @RTDNA @MSNOWNews @maddow #Murrow
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