KCBS F / T Afternoon News Producer

Job Description

Overview

Audacy's KCBS All News Radio, The Bay Area's number one news station, is looking for an intrepid andtech-savvy journalist with a positive attitude and impressive work ethic to join an elite news team.

Responsibilities

What you'll do:• Edit and produce newscasts (including but not limited to selecting, editing and/or writing newscontent)• Manage the flow of news and information (including but not limited to receiving and researchingnews tips, calling on breaking stories, conducting off-air interviews with officials andnewsmakers)• Edit audio for broadcast and digital assets• Collaborate with colleagues about news coverage (i.e. propose and contribute to daily andlong-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 Audacyapp and station website• Contribute content to the station's social media channels, the Audacy app and the stationwebsite, 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 inwork shift• Required to join SAG-AFTRA Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, and candidates must be able to take adetail-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 withaudio and video editing equipment and programs. We are seeking a journalist who collaborates withcolleagues and feels comfortable pitching story and interview ideas to colleagues. You will be expectedto actively participate on various social media channels and contribute content to the station's digitalassets, including the Audacy app and station website, KCBSradio.com. Experience in the San Franciscomarket is a plus, but not required.

KCBS is a 24/7 live and local news station. The full-time afternoon news producer schedule will beTuesday through Saturday or Wednesday through Sunday, with a start time of 10a, 10:30a or 11a,subject to change based on station and news/coverage needs.

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.

Additional Information

Pay Transparency: The anticipated starting salary range for California based individuals expressing interest in this position is $22.55/hr to $33.23/hr. Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity. Audacy offers full time employees with a comprehensive benefits package to include: health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, discounted employee stock purchase, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance. About Us

Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD; OTC: AUDA) is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company with the country's best collection of local music, news and sports brands, a premium podcast creator, major event producer, and digital innovator. Audacy engages 200 million consumers each month, bringing people together around content that matters to them. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook (Audacy Corp), X (@AudacyCorp), LinkedIn (@Audacy-Inc), Instagram (@lifeataudacy) and Threads (@Audacy_Corp).

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r03x1j-18-223-107-149-42 in your application.