Writer

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.

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

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.

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Audacy, Inc. is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company that connects with 200 million consumers. Powered by its exclusive, premium audio content that includes unrivaled leadership positions in news and sports radio, Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups, a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer digital audio platform, multiple audio networks, a major event business and a leading, award-winning podcast studio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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