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KCBS News Director
KCBS Radio, the Bay Area’s leading multimedia news operation, is looking for a dynamic individual to join its award-winning news team.
The News Director will report directly to the KCBS Director of News & Programming, and will support the KCBS Director of News & Programming in all phases of newsroom management and content creation.
The ideal candidate is a talented journalist with leadership experience, a passion for local news, and expertise in multimedia storytelling. Exceptional writing skills are required; command of the unique styles of broadcast and digital writing is required.
The News Director will participate in oversight and development of broadcast and digital news coverage, including breaking news, daily, long-term and enterprise story planning. The News Director will participate in the decision-making process with respect to integrating a variety of platforms into the content creation and distribution process.
A significant part of the News Director’s work will revolve around editorial review. It is critical that the News Director have a strong understanding of proper grammar, syntax and punctuation, with confidence and experience to effectively coach staff on story selection, story structure, and content delivery. The ideal candidate is skilled at employee training and development, and understands how to communicate clearly with staff.
This position is based in Northern California. The News Director will work primarily in the KCBS newsroom in downtown San Francisco, with occasional field work for station events, live broadcasts and enterprise and breaking news reporting.
Bachelor’s degree
5 years of experience producing, editing, and distributing news content on a variety of platforms, including but not limited to broadcast, audio on demand and/or live internet stream
Outstanding news judgment
A keen understanding of what makes a “good” story; the ability to convey to a colleague how best to cover a story
Extreme patience, interpersonal skills, and a tolerance for a high-pressure environment
Experience managing, coaching and mentoring news staff, including but not limited to reporters, producers, and writers
Strong editing, writing, reporting and story development skills
A knack for transforming a piece of audio into a compelling digital article
Ability to refine and optimize broadcast audio for digital distribution
Experience with content management/online publishing systems
Command of best practices on all social media platforms
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Required & Preferred:
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.
The anticipated starting salary range for California-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $100,000.00/Yr.
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 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.
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.
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).
Audacy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.
Full Time
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$176k-217k (estimate)
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