Traffic and Weather Reporter

iHeartMedia • Atlanta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Total Traffic + Weather Network is seeking a Traffic Reporter/Producer in the Atlanta metro area. The role gathers and manages regional traffic information, produces and delivers on-air traffic reports, and may create content for websites, blogs, and social media. The position is regular, full-time, and hourly, with a split schedule of four hours during AM Drive and four hours during PM Drive. Weekend work is required.

Requirements

• Reside in the Atlanta metro area.
• Know the local coverage area's geography and 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.
• Show respect for others and believe that others should show respect in return.
• Work within prescribed guidelines without close supervision.
• Apply 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 shifts, and finalize content using digital audio editing software.
• Manage information, verify that facts are accurate and current, and track changes.
• Meet deadlines to provide timely traffic updates.
• 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 insurance with a variety of coverage options.
• Company-provided and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid company holidays.
• A Spirit day to encourage and enable employees to volunteer in their community.
• A 401(k) plan.
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost, including telephonic counseling and consultations 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: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed