Traffic and Weather Reporter - Part Time

iHeartMedia-posted 11 months ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Clearwater, FL
5,001-10,000 employees
Broadcasting and Content Providers
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Total Traffic & Weather Network (TTWN) has an immediate opening for a Part-Time utility player in the Tampa Bay - Orlando area! This position covers a variety of skills to play a fill-in and supporting role for us. Responsibilities include: reporting traffic on radio stations at our new Feather Sound Studios, assignment editing and producing traffic data into our GPS & Navigation apps, dispatching our helicopter to news and traffic stories for our television partners, and flying in our helicopter and operating our camera (Photog). If you have a background in some of the skills above you are encouraged to apply, we can train and help you develop the rest! We're looking for outgoing, self-motivated, detail oriented, and flexible people. You will work in a fast-paced, challenging, and friendly environment.

  • 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
  • Knowledge of local coverage area geography and roadways, mass transit, and traffic patterns
  • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
  • Pleasant, charismatic, and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
  • Adept at 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 and holidays
  • Previous on-air broadcast experience is preferred but not required
  • A college degree is preferred but not required
  • A flexible schedule including, split shifts, early mornings late nights, weekends and holidays is required.
  • 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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