News Editor and Producer (Part-Time) at Audacy, Inc.

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

38.02

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

News Editing, Audio Production, Journalism, Audio Editing, Video Editing, Digital Content Creation, Social Media Management, News Gathering, Interviewing, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Research, Broadcast Production, Content Strategy, Deadline Management, Collaboration

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Description

Overview Job Title: Editor and Producer Department: News Reporting To: News Brand Manager Employment Type: Part-Time Union: SAG-AFTRA (184) Location: San Francisco, CA Work Arrangement: On-Site Pay Transparency: The anticipated starting salary range for California-based individuals expressing interest in this position and per SAG-AFTRA (182) is $22.02/hr - $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. 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, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance. Overview: Audacy’s KCBS All News Radio, The Bay Area’s number one news station, is looking for an intrepid and tech-savvy journalist with a positive attitude and impressive work ethic to join an elite news team. KCBS is a 24/7 live and local news station. The Part-Time News Editor/Producer schedule will vary, and may include evenings, overnights, mornings and/or weekends, subject to change based on station and news/coverage needs. Responsibilities What You'll Do: Edit and produce newscasts (including but not limited to selecting, editing and/or writing news content) 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) Edit audio for broadcast and digital assets Collaborate with colleagues about news coverage (i.e. propose and contribute to daily and long-term coverage plans) Research and arrange compelling live and pre-recorded interviews 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 Must be available to work all hours, overnights, and weekends and be amenable to changes in work shift Required to join SAG-AFTRA Qualifications Required and Preferred: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required Candidates must be able to take a detail-oriented approach to work while meeting tight deadlines Must be creative and proactive. Must be 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 You will be expected to actively participate on various social media channels and contribute content to the station’s digital assets, including the Audacy app and station website, KCBSradio.com Experience in the San Francisco market is a plus, but not required 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. #LI-CM3 About Us Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram. 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.

Responsibilities

The role involves editing and producing newscasts, managing the flow of news information, and conducting interviews. Additionally, the producer will create content for broadcast, social media, and digital platforms while ensuring FCC compliance.