Part Time Traffic Producer - Union
About The Position
The Traffic Producer monitors traffic cameras, scanners, maps, social media, and other resources 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 traffic information by drawing on sources such as cameras, police scanners, tip-line calls, two-way radios, Department of Transportation websites, emails, and X. The position requires maintaining crucial deadlines to keep traffic information current.
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 ability to plan, organize, set priorities, and multitask.
- Confidence and tenacity to build rapport, pursue information, overcome obstacles, and draw information from people.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of geography and roadways in the local coverage area, including general traffic patterns and mass transit.
- Previous experience as a television producer and/or in public safety dispatch.
- College degree or certificate; communications, television, media production, or broadcast journalism studies are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Monitor traffic cameras, scanners, maps, social media, and other resources for traffic information.
- Collect and input traffic data into the TTWN database for on-air reporters and affiliates.
- Provide commuters with accurate, useful, and timely traffic information using external sources.
- Maintain deadlines and keep traffic information up to date.
- Assist anchors.
Benefits
- Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage options for employees meeting ACA measurement.
- 401(k) 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
