DESCRIPTION

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.

JOB EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

ADDITIONAL INFO

Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD) is a scaled, multi-platform audio content and entertainment company with the country’s best radio broadcasting group, a leader in virtually every segment of audio, and America’s #1 creator of original, premium audio. Audacy engages over 170 million consumers each month, bringing people together around the news, sports, podcasts and music that matter to them. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook (Audacy Corp) and Twitter (@AudacyCorp).

HOW TO APPLY

Please upload resume and apply at https://careers-audacy.icims.com/

https://careers-audacy.icims.com/jobs/6479/news-production-assistant/job