Traffic Anchor/Producer

iHeartMedia • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

iHeartMedia is seeking a Traffic and Weather Reporter to gather regional traffic information and deliver timely traffic updates to listeners. The role involves researching and creating traffic copy for on-air use, reading traffic reports, commercials, and public service messages, and finalizing content with digital audio editing software. The employee will manage information carefully, ensure facts are accurate and current, track changes, and meet deadlines. The position may also involve preparing written, visual, audio, or video content for websites, blogs, and social-media platforms.

The role is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and requires residence in the Atlanta metro area. It is a part-time hourly position with split shifts of four hours during AM Drive and four hours during PM Drive, and weekend work is required.

Requirements

• Reside in the Atlanta metro area.
• Know the local coverage area's geography, roadways, mass transit, and traffic patterns.
• Have experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Have a pleasant, charismatic, well-controlled voice and excellent pronunciation.
• Have experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, collaborative, newsroom-like environment.
• Be able to plan and organize, set priorities, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Be willing to work split shifts: four hours in AM Drive and four hours in PM Drive.
• Be willing to work weekends.
• Have previous on-air broadcast experience.
• Demonstrate respect for others and believe that others should show respect in return.
• Be able to work within prescribed guidelines without close supervision.
• Use problem-solving skills within established procedures and know when to seek guidance about unforeseen problems.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Act professionally and collaborate with colleagues at different levels.

Nice To Haves

• 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 on-air use, then finalize content using digital audio editing software.
• Keep traffic 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 social-media platforms.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage with a variety of options for employees meeting ACA measurement.
• A 401(k) 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, including spending accounts, student loan refinancing, and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

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