Overview:
Pay Transparency:
The anticipated starting salary range for California-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $17.28/hr.
Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.
Overview:
KNX 97.1 FM, Los Angeles’ only 24-hour all-news station is looking for a part-time News Production Assistant (NPA). This is an entry-level position that requires strong communication skills, the ability to multitask under extreme deadline pressure, and the capability to think critically. Responsibilities include preparing audio for air, setting up and monitoring live reports and interviews, answering questions from the public, and handling general newsroom duties as directed. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, be immersed in local, national and international news, and have unshakable ethics and standards. You'll be working with the best journalists in the business.
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Responsibilities:
What You'll Do:
- Prepare audio for broadcast
- Set up and monitor live shots and interviews
- Answer telephones and handle listener questions
- Monitor news sources and contribute story ideas
- Provide general assistance to the news staff, particularly during breaking news coverage
Qualifications:
More About You:
- Radio production and/or journalism background strongly preferred
- Must be able to manage and meet strict deadlines
- Experience with audio editing systems required
- Working knowledge of general office computer and newsroom software a plus
- Must be willing and able to work various shifts and be amenable to planned and unplanned changes in work schedule
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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About Us:
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.
EEO:
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