KNX News Writer/Producer (Part-Time)

Overview
Job Title: KNX News Writer/Producer

Department: News

Reporting To: Assistant News Director

Employment Type: Part-Time

Union: 332 - WGA Radio & TV Staff Promotion Writer/Producers & Newswriters, LA

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Pay Transparency: The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $44,427.7. This is a part‑time, non‑exempt position in the Writers Guild of America. 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 including 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, and pet insurance.

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, or other elements to make stories and other content stand out at all times

Monitor social media, wire services, websites, and other broadcast outlets

Related newsroom duties as necessary

Qualifications

The right person for the job is an aggressive, energetic, enthusiastic, and creative team player and self‑starter

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, including last‑minute changes and long‑term adjustments

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

Must join the Writers Guild of America

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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