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Sinclair Broadcast Group

News Writer (PT)

Fresno, CA · On-site

$17.50/hr

... entry level editor/writer position. This position is critical during our Friday Night Rivals High School Football coverage. The right candidate will coordinate sponsorship scripts and graphics from ...

Digital Remedy

News Writer (PT)

Fresno, CA

$17.50/hr

... entry level editor/writer position. This position is critical during our Friday Night Rivals High School Football coverage. The right candidate will coordinate sponsorship scripts and graphics from ...

Beta Soft System Inc.

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Fremont, CA

Writing QA test artifacts, i.e. test scripts, test plans, defects; test completion reports ... JOB Title - Beta Soft Systems is looking to hire Entry level QA Engineers. ( ) Beta Soft Systems is ...

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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level radio script writer in the United States is $24.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Radio Script Writer vs Entry Level Broadcast Journalist?

AspectEntry Level Radio Script WriterEntry Level Broadcast Journalist
Required SkillsWriting, storytelling, radio format knowledgeReporting, interviewing, writing
Work EnvironmentRadio stations, audio productionTV and radio newsrooms, field reporting
CertificationsNone typically required, writing samples preferredJournalism degree often preferred, reporting experience

While both roles involve communication skills and work in media environments, an Entry Level Radio Script Writer focuses on creating scripts for radio programs, emphasizing storytelling and audio production. An Entry Level Broadcast Journalist involves reporting news, conducting interviews, and delivering stories across various media platforms. The roles differ mainly in their focus—scriptwriting versus news reporting—though they share foundational media skills and industry settings.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Radio Script Writer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Part Time. Highlights an 87% In-person, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,519 per year, or $24.3 per hour.
Full-Time News Reporter/Anchor (KCBS-AM All News Radio)

Full-Time News Reporter/Anchor (KCBS-AM All News Radio)

Audacy, Inc.

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$37.63 - $41.35/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Audacy rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

61st of 67 rated media

Job description

Overview
Job Title: Full-Time Reporter/Anchor (KCBS-AM All News Radio)
Department: News
Reporting To: News Brand Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Union: SAG-AFTRA (182)
Location: San Francisco, CA
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Pay Transparency:
The anticipated starting salary range for California-based individuals expressing interest in this position and per SAG-AFTRA (182) is $37.6312/hr - $41.3462/hr.
Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.
Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: 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.
Overview:
Audacy's KCBS All News Radio, The Bay Area's number one news station, is looking for an intrepid and tech-savvy broadcast journalist with a positive attitude and impressive work ethic to join an elite news team. You must be a great writer, have compelling on-air delivery, be a proficient news gatherer - using a variety of sources - and be comfortable with audio and video editing equipment and programs. You will be expected to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced Newsroom or field environment. We are seeking a broadcast journalist who collaborates with colleagues and actively participates in breaking news, long-form, feature and public affairs programming. You will be expected to actively participate on various social media channels and contribute content to the station's digital assets, including the Audacy app and station website, KCBSradio.com.
Responsibilities
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, producer and record news segments and series, feature reports and public affairs programming
  • 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
Required and Preferred:
  • Must be dependable, self-motivated and agreeable to a flexible work schedule (may include evenings, overnights, and/or weekends).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
  • Candidates must be able to take a detail-oriented approach to work while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Experience in the San Francisco market is a plus.
  • Anchoring experience is a plus, but not required.

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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.

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