Audacy, Inc. · 1 day ago
News Writer (Part-Time)
San Francisco, CA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.02/hr - $38.02/hrAudacy, Inc. is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company, and they are seeking a part-time News Writer to join their elite news team at KCBS All News Radio. The role involves creating and updating broadcast scripts, editing newscasts, managing news flow, and collaborating on news coverage.
Broadcast Media
Responsibilities
Create (from scratch) and update existing broadcast and wire copy to create compelling, interesting, informative and accurate broadcast-style scripts for news anchors to deliver via radio broadcast and digital stream
Write compelling teases (that don’t give the story away!)
Incorporate sound bites, music, sound effects and other elements to enhance your news copy
Edit and produce newscasts (including but not limited to selecting, editing and/or writing news content)
Edit audio for broadcast and digital assets
Review, vet and critique KCBS content to ensure we are compliant with FCC regulations, Corporate and station policies
Manage the flow of news and information (including but not limited to receiving and researching news tips, calling on breaking stories, conducting off-air interviews with officials and newsmakers)
Monitor social media, wire services, websites and other news sources
Collaborate with colleagues about news coverage (i.e. propose and contribute to daily and long-term coverage plans)
Promote news coverage on a variety of channels, including broadcast, social media, the Audacy app and station website
Contribute content to the station’s social media channels, the Audacy app and the station website, KCBSradio.com
Protect the station’s FCC license
Other duties as required by management
Qualification
Required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
You must be able to take a detail-oriented approach to work while meeting tight deadlines
You must be creative and proactive
We are looking for a proficient news gatherer who uses a variety of sources and is comfortable with audio and video editing equipment and programs
We are seeking a journalist who collaborates with colleagues and feels comfortable pitching story and interview ideas to colleagues
Must be available to work all hours, overnights, and weekends and be amenable to changes in work shift
Required to join SAG-AFTRA
This role is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check
Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for prolonged periods, with reasonable accommodations provided as necessary
Occasional lifting of materials up to 20 pounds, such as office equipment, documents, and presentation materials
Visual and auditory ability to respond effectively to stakeholders, manage presentations, and participate in meetings
Preferred
Experience in the San Francisco market is a plus, but not required
Company
Audacy, Inc.
At Audacy, we are unapologetic champions of audio everywhere, on every device.
Founded in 1968
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ray Borelli
SVP, Research & Insights
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