KNX News AM Drive Editor

Responsibilities

Lead editorial coverage and rundown creation for the KNX morning drive newscast
Assign, coordinate, and support reporters, anchors, writers, and producers
Monitor breaking news, wires, social channels, and newsroom sources to determine coverage priorities
Write, edit, and update scripts, headlines, and audio elements
Ensure stories are accurate, balanced, and compliant with legal, ethical, and journalistic standards
Manage timing, structure, and transitions to maintain strong pacing and audience engagement
Make fast, smart editorial decisions under deadline pressure
Closely coordinate & communicate with management and follow up with editors to maintain reporting & producing calendars

Qualifications

Required: 5+ years of newsroom experience as an editor, producer, writer, or similar role
Strong editorial judgment and understanding of breaking news coverage
Excellent writing, copyediting, and communication skills
Knowledge of AP Style and audio storytelling best practices
Ability to work independently and lead a team during live breaking situations
Experience with newsroom production tools and audio editing systems preferred

Benefits

Audacy offers a comprehensive benefits package including: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.