Traffic Anchor

iHeartMedia • Detroit, MI

18h • Onsite

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. We are seeking an experienced Traffic Reporter and Producer to gather regional traffic information and enter details into internal computer and web systems. This role involves reading traffic reports, commercials, and public service messages to listeners, as well as identifying, researching, and creating copy regarding traffic to feature during on-air shifts, finalizing content using digital audio editing software. The position requires managing information, keeping all facts straight, ensuring details are accurate and current, and tracking any changes. Maintaining crucial deadlines is essential to provide traffic updates in a timely fashion. The role may also involve preparing written content, visual images, audio material, and video footage for websites, blogs, or other social-media platforms. iHeartMedia is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and is looking for teammates passionate about what they 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

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!

What This Job Offers

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