News Production Assistant
Audacy, Inc., San Francisco, CA, United States
Pay Transparency
The anticipated starting salary range for California-based individuals expressing interest in this position and per SAG-AFTRA (184) is $20.00/hr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.
Overview Job Title: News Production Assistant
Department: News
Reporting To: News Director
Employment Type: Part-Time
Union: SAG-AFTRA (184)
Location(s): San Francisco, CA
Work Arrangement: On-Site
KCBS All News Radio, the Bay Area's #1 news station, is looking for motivated individuals for PART TIME opportunities as newsroom Production Assistants. The job of a Production Assistant is to assist the KCBS multimedia news operation in all aspects of delivering news and information to Northern California. We’re looking for candidates who are digitally savvy, can multi-task in a fast paced work environment, and can demonstrate a passion for news and telling compelling news stories.
Responsibilities
Prepare audio for broadcast
Set up and monitor live shots and interviews
Answer telephones and handle listener questions
Monitor news sources and contribute story ideas
Provide general assistance to the news staff, particularly during breaking news coverage
Qualifications
Radio production and/or journalism background strongly preferred
Must be able to manage and meet strict deadlines
Experience with audio editing systems required
Working knowledge of general office computer and newsroom software a plus
Must be willing and able to work various shifts and be amenable to planned and unplanned changes in work schedule
Physical Requirements
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.
Important Notes Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.
About Us Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month. We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
EEO Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
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Overview Job Title: News Production Assistant
Department: News
Reporting To: News Director
Employment Type: Part-Time
Union: SAG-AFTRA (184)
Location(s): San Francisco, CA
Work Arrangement: On-Site
KCBS All News Radio, the Bay Area's #1 news station, is looking for motivated individuals for PART TIME opportunities as newsroom Production Assistants. The job of a Production Assistant is to assist the KCBS multimedia news operation in all aspects of delivering news and information to Northern California. We’re looking for candidates who are digitally savvy, can multi-task in a fast paced work environment, and can demonstrate a passion for news and telling compelling news stories.
Responsibilities
Prepare audio for broadcast
Set up and monitor live shots and interviews
Answer telephones and handle listener questions
Monitor news sources and contribute story ideas
Provide general assistance to the news staff, particularly during breaking news coverage
Qualifications
Radio production and/or journalism background strongly preferred
Must be able to manage and meet strict deadlines
Experience with audio editing systems required
Working knowledge of general office computer and newsroom software a plus
Must be willing and able to work various shifts and be amenable to planned and unplanned changes in work schedule
Physical Requirements
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.
Important Notes Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.
About Us Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month. We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
EEO Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
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