Reporter (Part-Time)

Audacy•CA-Los Angeles, CA

11d•$33 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

KNX News 97.1 FM, Southern California’s agenda-setting multimedia newsroom, is looking for an intrepid, forward-thinking reporter with a positive attitude and impressive work ethic. You must be a strong writer, have a compelling on-air delivery, be a proficient news gatherer, and understand that great storytelling and creative use of sound make for a captivating news product and a fulfilling listening experience.

Requirements

The right person for the job is an aggressive, energetic, enthusiastic, and creative team player and self-starter.
Must work well with others and interact well with the public.
Prior major-market reporting experience required.
Strong multi-tasking skills required.
Strong computer and social media skills required.
Must be cool under pressure and able to project urgency while staying calm and in control during major breaking news.
Must be detail-oriented and very comfortable with working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom or field environment.
Must be available to work all hours–overnights, weekends and holidays–and be amenable to schedule changes. This may include last-minute changes, as well as long-term adjustments.
Must be familiar with Southern California, especially Los Angeles and Orange counties (i.e. politics, geography, lifestyle, culture etc.).
Must join SAG-AFTRA.
A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of the applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance is required.

Responsibilities

Report from the field or newsroom
Conceptualize, pitch, produce, and record news segments
Gather, write, record, edit, and deliver news content, including providing live coverage in breaking news situations
Interview newsmakers
Write scripts and ad-lib material for stories
Use social media–including but not limited to X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, TikTok–to connect with listeners, promote upcoming stories and interviews, highlight station content, and search for story ideas and developments.
Contribute content–including but not limited to audio, video, and written format–to the station’s digital assets
Propose story ideas and contribute to daily and long-term coverage plans
Develop and research potential news stories
Collaborate with editors, producers, anchors, news production assistants, and management to craft compelling stories
Protect the station’s FCC license
Other duties as required by management