Writer

Job Description

Overview

Pay Transparency:

The anticipated starting salary range for California-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $43.46/hr.

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Work Arrangement:
On-Site
Overview:

KNX News 97.1 FM, Southern California's agenda-setting multimedia newsroom, is looking for a forward-thinking writer to help create engaging, modern-sounding, relatable news shows that are both informative and entertaining.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
• Write and update compelling scripts, incorporating the best sound bites, music, sound effects or other elements to make stories, headlines and teases stand out at all times.
• Work in concert with editors, producers, and hosts to build shows that are engaging and flow naturally.
• Search for the strongest and most relevant source copy and audio to build stories on.
• Conduct and edit interviews.
• Monitor social media, wire services, websites and other broadcast outlets.
• Propose story ideas and contribute to daily and long-term coverage plans.
• Collaborate with editors, producers, anchors, reporters and news assistants to create attention-getting content.
• Alert on-duty editor and producer, and/or management, to content that's questionable or that may be in violation of FCC, corporate or station policies and regulations.
• Related newsroom duties as necessary

Qualifications

More About You:
• The right person for the job is an aggressive, energetic, enthusiastic, and creative team player and self-starter.
• Must have the desire and ability to write quickly, clearly, concisely, creatively, conversationally, AND with an edge, while under unrelenting deadline pressure.
• Must work well with others and interact well with the public.
• Prior major-market news writing and producing experience required. Strong multi-tasking skills required.
• Strong computer and social media skills required.
• Must be available to work all hours, overnights, weekends and holidays, 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.
• Must join the Writers Guild of America.

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 scaled, leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country's two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country's largest markets, as well as one of the country's largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do:
- Write and update compelling scripts, incorporating the best sound bites, music, sound effects or other elements to make stories, headlines and teases stand out at all times.
- Work in concert with editors, producers, and hosts to build shows that are engaging and flow naturally.
- Search for the strongest and most relevant source copy and audio to build stories on.
- Conduct and edit interviews.
- Monitor social media, wire services, websites and other broadcast outlets.
- Propose story ideas and contribute to daily and long-term coverage plans.
- Collaborate with editors, producers, anchors, reporters and news assistants to create attention-getting content.
- Alert on-duty editor and producer, and/or management, to content that's questionable or that may be in violation of FCC, corporate or station policies and regulations.
- Related newsroom duties as necessary

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gm790m-18-117-101-250-42 in your application.