News Anchor at Audacy Los Angeles, CA

Overview

News Anchor job at Audacy. Los Angeles, CA.
Job Title:

KNX News Anchor
Department:

News
Reporting To:

Assistant Brand Manager
Employment Type:

Part-Time
Location:

Los Angeles, CA
Work Arrangement:

On-Site
Pay Transparency:

The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $40.13-47.57/hr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.
Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: 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, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
Job Summary

KNX News 97.1 FM, Southern California's leading multimedia newsroom, is looking for an experienced news anchor and host who can tell relevant, compelling stories with a credible, conversational, and empathetic style. The ideal candidate can thrive in a fast-paced all-news environment, generate story ideas daily, and cover every type of story, including breaking news. Must have excellent writing and presentation skills, and the ability to conduct interviews and ad‑lib on the fly is critical. This person will also be proficient in editing and packaging news, audio, and interviews. Our next anchor will also have experience and enthusiasm for social media and digital news consumption. A working knowledge of Los Angeles and the Southern California region is key. Must have a minimum of 3+ years' experience anchoring or reporting news. A 4-year degree is preferred, preferably in Broadcast Journalism or Communications.
An audio demo must be submitted with the application.
Responsibilities

Host a multi-hour news shift
Gather, write, record, edit, and deliver news content, including providing live coverage when breaking news occurs.
Conduct multiple live and recorded interviews with newsmakers daily
Collaborate with editors, producers, reporters, and the digital team to create multi-platform journalism
Qualifications

Ability to interpret and simplify complex copy
Ability to update copy and ad‑lib on the fly as news warrants
A conversational, engaging delivery with or without a script
Knowledgeable and up-to-date with local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of subjects/events related to on-air topics/stories
Excellent writing and editing skills
Ability to plan, organize and multi task in a fast-paced environment
Experience and proficiency interviewing newsmakers
Knowledge of proper grammar and usage
Strong attention to detail
Understanding how to integrate on air content into all social and digital media platforms and create digital-first content
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Proficient in media production and broadcast systems
Ability to work flexible and irregular hours including holidays
Knowledge of requirements around protecting the station's FCC license
Other duties as required by management
Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and/or ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and be able to set up event tents. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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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