News Reporter (Part-Time)

Audacy, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

Audacy, Inc. is hiring a part-time News Reporter in San Francisco, on-site. You will report from field or newsroom, pitch and produce segments, and deliver news content across radio, Audacy app, and KCBSradio.com.

The role requires solid writing, strong deadlines, and the ability to work flexible shifts. Experience in broadcast journalism and knowledge of the SF market are a plus. You’ll collaborate with editors and producers and use social media to engage the community while upholding FCC

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication; fast-paced deadline discipline.
• Experience gathering and reporting news from field and newsroom.
• Proficient with audio/video editing; capable with multiple sources.
• Knowledge of the San Francisco market is a plus; anchoring is a plus but not required.
• Able to pitch stories; strong collaboration with editors and producers.
• Proficient with content creation across social media channels.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass MVR; willing to work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Report from field or newsroom for KCBS channels and Audacy platforms.
• Conceptualize, pitch, produce and record news segments.
• Gather, write, record, edit and deliver news content including live coverage.
• Interview newsmakers
• Write scripts and ad-lib material
• Use social media during shift to engage community and promote stories
• Contribute content to Audacy app and KCBSradio.com
• Develop and research potential stories
• Protect the station’s FCC license
• Other duties as required by management

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to deadlines

News gathering

Interviewing

Social media usage

Broadcast journalism background

Ability to work flexible shifts

Collaboration with editors/producers

Tools

Audio editing software

Video editing software

Job description

Pay Transparency

The anticipated starting salary range for California-based individuals expressing interest in this position and per SAG-AFTRA (182) is $43.94/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

Job Title: News Reporter

Department: News

Reporting To: Brand Manager

Employment Type: Part-Time

Union: SAG-AFTRA (182)

Location(s): San Francisco, CA

Work Arrangement: On-Site

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

What You'll Do

• Report, from the field or Newsroom, over the course of multiple hours, on various KCBS channels (radio, Audacy app, station website and social media channels)
• 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 newsmakers
• 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 the community, promote upcoming stories and interviews, and to highlight station content
• Contribute content – including but not limited to audio, video and written format – to the Audacy app and the station website, KCBSradio.com
• Develop and research potential news stories
• Protect the station’s FCC license
• Other duties as required by management

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
• Must be able to take a detail-oriented approach and meet tight deadlines
• Extensive knowledge of the San Francisco market is a plus
• Anchoring experience is a plus, but not required
• Must be a proficient news gatherer, using a variety of sources, and be comfortable with audio and video editing equipment and programs.
• Able to thrive in a fast-pace Newsroom or field environment
• High collaboration efficiency with editors and producers, must be able to pitch stories and interview ideas
• Must have a broadcast journalist background
• Proficient with various content creation tools across multiple social media channels
• Must be willing to work shifts that may include early morning, evening, dayside, weekend, and holidays
• 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

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

About Us

Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.

We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram .

EEO

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity 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.