Traffic and Weather Reporter

iHeartMedia • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

iHeartMedia’s Total Traffic + Weather Network is seeking a Traffic Reporter/Producer based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The role gathers regional traffic information, prepares and delivers traffic reports, and keeps information accurate and current for timely updates. It may also involve preparing written, visual, audio, or video content for websites, blogs, and social media platforms. The position is full-time and hourly, with split shifts consisting of four hours during AM Drive and four hours during PM Drive, and requires weekend availability.

Requirements

• Reside in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
• Know the local coverage area's geography, roadways, mass transit, and traffic patterns.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Have a pleasant, charismatic, well-controlled voice and excellent pronunciation.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, collaborative newsroom-like environment.
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work split shifts: four hours in AM Drive and four hours in PM Drive.
• Willingness to work weekends.
• Respect for others and belief in reciprocal respect.
• Ability to work within prescribed guidelines without close supervision.
• Problem-solving skills within established procedures and understanding when to seek guidance for unforeseen problems.
• Close attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to act professionally and collaborate with colleagues at different levels.

Nice To Haves

• Previous on-air broadcast experience.
• College degree (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-related copy for the on-air shift, and finalize content using digital audio editing software.
• Keep information, facts, and details accurate and current, and track changes.
• 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 other 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.
• Spirit day to encourage and allow employees to volunteer in their community.
• 401K 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: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed