Overview :

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

You must be a great writer, have a compelling on air delivery, be a proficient news gatherer - using a variety of sources - and be comfortable with audio and video editing equipment and programs.

You will be expected to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced Newsroom or field environment. We are seeking a broadcast journalist who collaborates with editors and producers and pitches story and interview ideas.

You will be expected to actively participate on various social media channels and contribute content to the station website ((url removed)).

Please note : This is a pipeline posting. All qualified applicants will be asked to apply to an open job requisition when one becomes available.

Responsibilities : What You'll Do :

What You'll Do :

Report from the field or Newsroom over the course of multiple hours on KCBS

Conceptualize, pitch, produce and record news segments

Gather, write, record, edit and deliver news content inclusive of providing live coverage when breaking news occurs

Interview news makers

Write scripts and ad-lib material for stories

Use social media - including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - during the course of your shift to connect with listeners, promote upcoming stories and interviews, and to highlight station content

Contribute content - including but not limited to audio, video and written format - to (url removed)

Develop and research potential news stories

Protect the station’s FCC license

Qualifications :

Required & Preferred :

You must be dependable, self-motivated and agreeable to a flexible work schedule, which may include evenings, overnights and / or weekends

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, and candidates must be able to take a detail oriented approach to work while meeting tight deadlines

Experience in the San Francisco market is a plus

Anchoring experience is a plus, but not required

Additional Information :

Pay Transparency :

The anticipated starting salary range for California based individuals expressing interest in this position is $25.00 / Hr to $61.

00 / 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 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.

Important Notes : :

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 @(url removed).

If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

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 , , , and .

EEO :

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 (phone number removed). 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.

Last updated : 2024-09-04