KNX News Writer/Producer (Part-Time)

AudacyCA-Los Angeles, CA
24d$44Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Must join the Writers Guild of America.

Nice To Haves

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

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
  • legal assistance
  • life assistance program
  • identity theft protection
  • discounted home and auto insurance
  • pet insurance
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