News Production Assistant

CBS Radio; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic news team as a News Production Assistant at a leading audio content company. This part-time role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, preparing audio for broadcast, setting up live reports, and engaging with listeners. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a background in radio production or journalism. You'll be part of a team that values ethics and high standards, working alongside some of the best journalists in the industry. If you're passionate about news and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring strong communication and multitasking skills.
• Must manage strict deadlines and work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare audio for broadcast and monitor live reports.
• Answer listener questions and assist news staff during breaking news.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Multitasking under pressure

Critical thinking

Education

Background in radio production or journalism

Tools

Audio editing systems

General office computer software

Job description

Overview

Job Title: News Production Assistant

Department: News

Reporting To: News Director

Employment Type: Part Time

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.

Important Notes:

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About Us

Audacy is a scaled, leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country’s largest markets, as well as one of the country’s largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more atwww.audacyinc.com,Facebook,X,LinkedInandInstagram.

EEO

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