(Dallas, TX) Virtual News Center (www.virtualnewscenter.com), America's LOCAL Newsroom, announces the promotion of Jen Austin from News Anchor to EVP/Communications. In her new role, Austin coordinates the company's marketing/PR activities and be responsible, along with EVP/Content Dale Forbis, for anchor/reporter development and training. She will continue to anchor and report on several Virtual News Center affiliates.

Austin came to Virtual News Center about a year ago and quickly became one of the company's most-requested anchors. She brings more than a decade of experience in remotely-produced personality radio, along with major market news and morning show experience at KSCS/Dallas and KHKS/Dallas. Her previous management experience includes ClearChannel's “Pride Radio” stream.

“It's exciting to become part of a management team that has turned a great idea into a successful company now serving close to 150 stations a day,” stated Austin. “News is storytelling, and this seems like a natural extension of personality radio. And we've only begun to scratch the surface of using new media to reach listeners across the globe”

“Jen brings a valuable dimension to our management team,” stated Scott Roberts, Virtual News Center Founder and EVP/Technology. “In addition to news experience, one of the things we value most is an approachable on-air delivery. Jen will help us develop and attract that quality throughout the company.”

Jen assumed her new role effective June 1^st. She continues to be based in Dallas.

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Virtual News Center is the largest independent provider of local news for radio. Now on 145 stations in nearly 80 markets, the company provides stations cost savings while increasing the quality of their local news product. Virtual News Center content seamlessly integrates with stations' on-air, online, and new media efforts. In rated markets, Virtual News Center is represented by Envision Radio Networks (www.envisionradio.com).