Traffic Producer

iHeartMedia • Chicago, IL

10d • $21 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Bring the pulse of the city to life on screen. As a Traffic Producer, you’ll provide information to reporters to enable them to deliver fast, accurate, and engaging traffic updates that help viewers navigate their day. This role blends production savvy and storytelling to keep audiences informed and connected. Ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom and knows how to turn data into compelling, real-time coverage.

Requirements

• Experience as a Radio Producer and/or Assistant
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to tailor and adapt content for different audiences and platforms
• Ability to generate original ideas, and to think creatively about how to communicate them to different audiences; has comprehensive knowledge of news and weather
• Flexibility to work morning and evening or weekend different hours as the work schedule changes frequently and with short notice
• Ability to build rapport and draw information from people
• Can coach and develop others
• Confidence and tenacity to pursue information, overcome obstacles and pitch ideas to senior colleagues
• Stress tolerance: ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure, and to react quickly to changes
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities, multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Full knowledge of the law, rules and industry regulations around radio production, know when it’s necessary, and how to acquire relevant clearances and licenses
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and social networking platforms
• Four-year college degree, preferably in Radio or Media Production or the equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Full proficiency and understanding of job function
• Open communication with colleagues and direct reports that encourages collaboration and team consensus
• Strong problem solving skills
• Efficiency with independent work under minimal guidance
• Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness
• Professional communication that stresses diplomacy, empathy and patience

Responsibilities

• Undertake key administrative responsibilities as well as assist in planning and producing live and/or pre-recorded radio shows which may include news, music, talk, sports, traffic, and feature productions
• Generate original ideas, identifie suitable ideas from others, and carry out thorough research
• Research information, obtain materials and assist with contacting and scheduling guests
• Give direction to presenters, content providers, assistants and other crew members
• Monitor listener emails, inquiries and responses related to shows
• Work in collaboration with presenters, performers or other program contributors, in order to perform quality assurance to meet established production standards, rules and regulations

Benefits

• Employer sponsored dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance (pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays
• 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, home and auto insurance and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree