Traffic and Weather Reporter

iHeartMedia • Clearwater, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a Traffic Anchor/Producer to keep our listeners abreast of traffic and weather throughout the state of Florida. The ideal candidate is ready to hit the ground running and will successfully take advantage of all the traffic resources available to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information to our listeners.

Requirements

• Demonstrated strong experience in Microsoft Office application, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Knowledge of the local coverage area geography and roadways, mass transit and traffic patterns
• Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
• Adept at working in a fast-paced, deadline oriented, “newsroom-like” collaborative environment
• Excellent writing and editing skills; excellent grammar
• Strong attention to details, following up until issues are resolved
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Understanding of police scanners is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and useful information to commuters
• Announce the latest accidents and traffic delays
• Read traffic reports, commercials and public service messages to listeners
• Gather information from a variety of in-take sources; canvass local, state and national traffic news to determine significance
• Identify, research and create copy regarding traffic and weather to feature during on-air shift; edit content using digital audio editing software
• Manages information; keeping the facts straight and ensure that details are accurate
• Keep website up to date
• Prepares written content, visual images, audio and video suitable for websites, blogs or other social media platforms
• May require flexibility in work schedule

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed