News Writer

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

Job Title: Part-Time News Writer
Department: News
Reporting To: News Director
Employment Type: Part Time
Pay Transparency: $22.02/Hr - $38.02/Hr

The anticipated starting salary range for California-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $22.02/hr and $38.02/hr.
Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Location(s): San Francisco
Work Arrangement: On-Site

Overview:
Audacy’s KCBS All News Radio, The Bay Area’s number one news station, is always looking for an intrepid and tech-savvy journalist with a positive attitude and impressive work ethic to join an elite news team in the capacity of part-time news writer.
KCBS is a 24/7 live and local news station. The part-time news writer schedule varies and is based in part on station needs plus planned and breaking news events. Potential shifts can include 5a-12p and/or 11a-7p.

Responsibilities
What You’ll Do:
• 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

Qualifications
More About You:
• 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
• Experience in the San Francisco market is a plus, but not required.
• Must be available to work all hours, overnights, and weekends and be amenable to changes in work shift
• Required to join SAG-AFTRA
• A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant’s own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.
• This role is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

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:
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