News Reporter (Part-Time)

About the role

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.

Department: News Reporting | Reports to: Brand Manager | Employment type: Part‑Time | Union: SAG‑AFTRA (182) | Location: San Francisco, CA (on‑site) | Work arrangement: On‑Site

Responsibilities

• Report, from the field or newsroom, over multiple hours on various KCBS channels (radio, Audacy app, station website and social media).
• Conceptualize, pitch, produce and record news segments.
• Gather, write, record, edit and deliver news content, including live coverage for breaking news.
• Interview newsmakers.
• Write scripts and ad‑lib material for stories.
• Use social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) during shifts to connect with the community, promote upcoming stories and interviews, and highlight station content.
• Contribute audio, video, and written content to the Audacy app and 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.
• Detail‑oriented approach with ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of the San Francisco market (a plus).
• Anchoring experience (a plus, not required).
• Proficient news gathering using a variety of sources; comfortable with audio and video editing equipment and programs.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced newsroom or field environment.
• High collaboration efficiency with editors and producers; able to pitch stories and interview ideas.
• Broadcast journalist background.
• Proficient with content creation tools across multiple social media channels.
• Willingness to work shifts that may include early morning, evening, dayside, weekend, and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory motor vehicle record check, and proof of insurance if personal vehicle is used.

Pay

The anticipated starting salary range for California‑based individuals is $43.94 per hour, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, location, and internal/external equity.

Schedule

On‑site, part‑time position with shift flexibility that may include early mornings, evenings, dayside, weekends, and holidays.