KNX News AM Drive Editor/Producer

Audacy•CA-Los Angeles, CA

4d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

KNX News is seeking a highly organized, creative, and driven AM Drive Editor to craft the morning drive newscasts, leading coverage during our highest-profile daypart. This role sets the editorial tone and direction for the entire news day, shaping daily editorial priorities, story selection, and presentation from the first newscast forward. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced newsroom, has impeccable journalistic judgment, and is an expert at crafting a compelling story.

Requirements

5+ years of newsroom experience as an editor, producer, writer, or similar role
Strong editorial judgment and understanding of breaking news coverage
Excellent writing, copyediting, and communication skills
Knowledge of AP Style and audio storytelling best practices
Ability to work independently and lead a team during live breaking situations

Nice To Haves

Experience with newsroom production tools and audio editing systems preferred

Responsibilities

Lead editorial coverage and rundown creation for the KNX morning drive newscast
Assign, coordinate, and support reporters, anchors, writers, and producers
Monitor breaking news, wires, social channels, and newsroom sources to determine coverage priorities
Write, edit, and update scripts, headlines, and audio elements
Ensure stories are accurate, balanced, and compliant with legal, ethical, and journalistic standards
Manage timing, structure, and transitions to maintain strong pacing and audience engagement
Make fast, smart editorial decisions under deadline pressure
Closely coordinate & communicate with management and follow up with editors to maintain reporting & producing calendars

Benefits

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
student loan payment assistance program
legal assistance
life assistance program
identity theft protection
discounted home and auto insurance
pet insurance