PT Traffic Anchor/Producer
About The Position
The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month. As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option. Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone. Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia! If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!
Requirements
- Knowledge of local coverage area geography and roadways, mass transit and traffic patterns
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
- Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, “newsroom-like” collaborative environment
- Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Must be willing to work split shifts; 4 hours in AM Drive, 4 hours in PM Drive
- Must be willing to work weekends
- Previous on-air broadcast experience
Nice To Haves
- College degree is preferred but not required
- Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
- Full proficiency and understanding of job function
- Open communication with colleagues and direct reports that encourages collaboration and team consensus
- Strong problem solving skills
- Efficiency with independent work under minimal guidance
- Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness
- Professional communication that stresses diplomacy, empathy and patience
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 copy regarding traffic to feature during on-air shift; finalizes content using digital audio editing software
- Manage information; keeping all facts straight, making sure details are accurate and current, and tracking any changes
- Maintain crucial deadlines in order to provide traffic updates in a timely fashion
- 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 with a variety of coverage options (employees meeting ACA measurement)
- A 401K plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
- A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
