Reporter (Part-Time) at Audacy, Inc.

Angeles, Central Luzon, Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 26

Salary

38.7

Posted On

11 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

News Reporting, Writing, On-air Delivery, News Gathering, Storytelling, Audio Editing, Interviewing, Script Writing, Social Media, Digital Content Creation, Research, Multi-tasking

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Description

Overview Job Title: Reporter Department: News Reporting To: Assistant Brand Manager Employment Type: Part-Time Location: Los Angeles, CA Work Arrangement: On-Site Pay Transparency: This position's anticipated starting hourly wage range is $33.38-$38.70. This is a part-time, non-exempt position. Pay will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity. Overview: KNX News 97.1 FM, Southern California’s agenda-setting multimedia newsroom, is looking for an intrepid, forward-thinking reporter with a positive attitude and impressive work ethic. You must be a strong writer, have a compelling on-air delivery, be a proficient news gatherer, and understand that great storytelling and creative use of sound make for a captivating news product and a fulfilling listening experience. Responsibilities What You'll Do: Report from the field or newsroom Conceptualize, pitch, produce, and record news segments Gather, write, record, edit, and deliver news content, including providing live coverage in breaking news situations Interview newsmakers Write scripts and ad-lib material for stories Use social media–including but not limited to X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, TikTok–to connect with listeners, promote upcoming stories and interviews, highlight station content, and search for story ideas and developments. Contribute content–including but not limited to audio, video, and written format–to the station’s digital assets Propose story ideas and contribute to daily and long-term coverage plans Develop and research potential news stories Collaborate with editors, producers, anchors, news production assistants, and management to craft compelling stories Protect the station’s FCC license Other duties as required by management Qualifications Required & Preferred: The right person for the job is an aggressive, energetic, enthusiastic, and creative team player and self-starter. Must work well with others and interact well with the public. Prior major-market reporting experience required. Strong multi-tasking skills required. Strong computer and social media skills required. Must be cool under pressure and able to project urgency while staying calm and in control during major breaking news. Must be detail-oriented and very comfortable with working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom or field environment. 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. Must be familiar with Southern California, especially Los Angeles and Orange counties (i.e. politics, geography, lifestyle, culture etc.). Must join SAG-AFTRA. A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of the applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance is 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 reporter is responsible for conceptualizing, producing, and recording news segments from the field or newsroom. This includes gathering content, conducting interviews, and utilizing social media to engage listeners and promote stories.