Traffic Producer - Part Time - Union

iHeartMedia • Rutherford, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Producer monitors traffic cameras, scanners, maps, social media, and other sources for traffic information. The role collects and enters traffic data into the TTWN database so on-air reporters can deliver accurate traffic reports to affiliates in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The producer provides commuters with accurate, useful, and timely information, using sources such as cameras, police scanners, tip-line calls, two-way radios, DOT websites, emails, and X. The position requires maintaining deadlines and keeping traffic information up to date. It is a part-time, hourly position based in Rutherford, New Jersey.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and interpret map data, including traffic flows and directions of travel.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including proficiency in grammar.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with social networking platforms.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, collaborative newsroom-like environment.
• Excellent communication skills, including diplomacy, empathy, and patience.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to plan, organize, set priorities, and multitask.
• Confidence and tenacity to build rapport, pursue information, overcome obstacles, and draw information from people.
• Respect for others, effective collaboration, problem-solving skills, independent work with minimal guidance, and commitment to process improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of local-area geography and roadways, including general traffic patterns and mass transit.
• Previous experience as a television producer and/or in public safety dispatch.
• College degree or certificate, preferably in communications, television, media production, or broadcast journalism.

Responsibilities

• Monitor traffic cameras, scanners, maps, social media, and other resources for traffic information.
• Collect and enter traffic data into the TTWN database for on-air reporters and affiliates.
• Provide commuters with accurate, useful, and timely traffic information using external sources.
• Assist anchors.
• Maintain crucial deadlines and keep traffic information constantly up to date.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage options for employees meeting ACA measurement requirements.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost, including telephonic counseling and legal, financial, emotional well-being, family, and caregiving consultations.
• Additional voluntary programs, including spending accounts, student loan refinancing, and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed