KNX News Writer/Producer (Part-Time)

Audacy•CA-Los Angeles, CA

24d•$44•Onsite

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