News Editor and Producer; Part-Time

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 24/9 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.

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 news makers)
• 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,
• 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

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,
• Experience in the San Francisco market is a plus, but not required

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