Traffic anchor/Producer

iHeartMedia • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

iHeartMedia is seeking an experienced Traffic and Weather Reporter for a fill-in position with Total Traffic + Weather Network in Phoenix, Arizona. The role gathers and reports traffic information, creates traffic-related on-air content, and keeps updates accurate and timely. Training takes place in the office/studio. The position is part-time, hourly, and regular.

Requirements

• Knowledge of local coverage-area geography and roadways, mass transit, and traffic patterns.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Pleasant, charismatic, well-controlled voice and excellent pronunciation.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, collaborative newsroom-like environment.
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work split shifts: four hours in AM Drive and four hours in PM Drive.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Previous on-air broadcast experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather regional traffic information and enter details into internal computer and web systems.
• Read traffic reports, commercials, and public service messages to listeners.
• Identify, research, and create traffic-related copy for the on-air shift; finalize content using digital audio editing software.
• Manage information, ensure facts are accurate and current, and track changes.
• Meet deadlines to provide timely traffic updates.
• May prepare written content, visual images, audio material, and video footage for websites, blogs, or other social-media platforms.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage options for employees meeting ACA measurement.
• 401K plan.
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost, including telephonic counseling and consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family, and caregiving.
• Additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed