Traffic Anchor/Producer

iHeartMedia • Atlanta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

iHeartMedia is seeking a skilled Traffic and Weather Reporter to gather regional traffic information and deliver timely, accurate updates to listeners. The role includes researching and creating traffic copy, reading reports and other on-air material, and finalizing content with digital audio editing software. The position may also involve preparing content for websites, blogs, and social media platforms.

This is a part-time, hourly position based in Atlanta, Georgia. The schedule requires split shifts: four hours during AM Drive and four hours during PM Drive, and weekend work is required.

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 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous on-air broadcast experience is preferred but not required.
• A college degree is preferred but not required.

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 copy for the on-air shift, then finalize content using digital audio editing software.
• Keep information accurate and current, track changes, and manage details.
• 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.
• 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