News Writer/Producer

This is a Part Time Job

KNX News Writer/Producer (Part-Time)

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

Overview:

Looking for a forward-thinking writer and producer to help create engaging, modern-sounding, relatable newscasts that are both informative and entertaining. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced newsroom, has impeccable journalistic judgment, and is an expert at crafting a compelling story.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
• 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,s or other elements to make stories and other content stand out at all times
• Monitor social media, wire services, websites,s and other broadcast outlets.
• Related newsroom duties as necessary

Qualifications

Required & Preferred:
• 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. This may include last-minute changes, as well as 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.

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