Traffic anchor/Producer

iHeartMedia • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

iHeartMedia is seeking an experienced Traffic and Weather Reporter for a fill-in position in Phoenix, Arizona. The role gathers and reports regional traffic information, prepares traffic content for broadcast, and may contribute content to the company’s websites and social media platforms. Training takes place in the office/studio. The position requires split shifts consisting of four hours during AM Drive and four hours during PM Drive, as well as weekend and holiday availability.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the local coverage area’s 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 during AM Drive and four hours during 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 on-air shifts, and finalize content using digital audio editing software.
• Manage information by keeping facts accurate and current and tracking changes.
• Meet deadlines to provide traffic updates in a timely manner.
• 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 with a variety of options for employees meeting ACA measurement requirements.
• 401K plan.
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost, including telephonic counseling and consultation on legal, financial, emotional well-being, family, and caregiving matters.
• 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