KNX News Writer/Producer

Overview

Job Title: KNX News Writer/Producer

Department: News

Reporting To: Assistant News Director

Employment Type: Part-Time

Union: 332 - WGA Radio & TV Staff Promotion Writer/Producers & Newswriters, LA

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Arrangement: On-Site

  Pay Transparency: The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $44.4277. This is a part-time, non-exempt position in the Writers Guild of America.Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity. Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.  Overview:

KNX News 97.1 FM, Southern California’s agenda-setting multimedia newsroom, is looking for a forward-thinking writer and producer to help create engaging, modern-sounding, relatable newscasts that are both informative and entertaining. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced newsroom, has impeccable journalistic judgment, and is an expert at crafting a compelling story. 

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with editors, writers, reporters, anchors, and news production assistants to build shows that are engaging and flow naturally
• Research and line up compelling interviews for news anchors.
• Research, conduct, and edit off-air interviews
• Pursue news tips and leads and help coordinate coverage during breaking/developing news
• Propose story ideas and contribute to daily and long-term coverage plans.
• Write and update compelling scripts, incorporating the best sound bites, music, sound effects,s or other elements to make stories and other content stand out at all times
• Monitor social media, wire services, websites,s and other broadcast outlets. 
• Related newsroom duties as necessary

Qualifications

Required & Preferred:

• The right person for the job is an aggressive, energetic, enthusiastic, and creative team player and self-starter. 

• Prior major-market news writing and producing experience  

• Must have the desire and ability to write quickly, clearly, concisely, creatively, conversationally, AND with an edge, while under unrelenting deadline pressure.  

• Must know how to work a story, seeking out the strongest newsmakers and interview subjects. 

• Must work well with others and interact well with the public. 

• Strong multi-tasking skills required. 

• Strong computer and social media skills required.   

• Must be available to work all hours, overnights, and weekends and be amenable to schedule changes.  This may include last-minute changes, as well as long-term adjustments.

• Familiarity with Southern California, especially Los Angeles and Orange counties (i.e.politics, geography, lifestyle, culture etc.) preferred. 

• Have working knowledge of legal guidelines, FCC rules, etc. and how they apply to writing, news gathering and producing.

• Must join the Writers Guild of America.

Important Notes:

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About Us

Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

EEO

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