Traffic Producer - Part Time
About The Position
The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month. We are seeking an experienced Part-Time Traffic Producer to monitor all traffic cameras, scanners, maps, social media, and other resources for traffic information. This role involves entering that information into the traffic database and assisting anchors. The Traffic Producer will collect and input traffic data into the TTWN database for on-air reporters to accurately deliver traffic reports to our affiliates in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The goal is to provide accurate, useful, and timely traffic information to commuters by utilizing external sources and inputting them into the data system, while maintaining crucial deadlines to provide constantly up-to-date traffic information.
Requirements
- Ability to understand and interpret map data, including flows and directions of travel.
- Excellent writing and editing skills; proficient in grammar.
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with social networking platforms.
- Adept at working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, “newsroom-like” collaborative environment.
- Excellent communication skills, complemented by diplomacy, empathy, and patience.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to plan and organize, set priorities, and multitask.
- Confidence and tenacity to build rapport in order to pursue information, overcome obstacles, and draw information from people.
- Ability to handle stress, work calmly and effectively under pressure, and react quickly to changes.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of geography and roadways within the local coverage area, including general traffic patterns and mass transit, is preferred.
- Previous experience as a television producer and/or public safety dispatch is helpful.
- College degree or certificate preferred.
- Fields of study including communications, television, media production, or broadcast journalism are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Monitor all traffic cameras, scanners, maps, social media, and other resources for traffic information.
- Enter traffic information into the traffic database and assist anchors.
- Collect and input traffic data into the TTWN database for on-air reporters to accurately deliver traffic reports.
- Provide accurate, useful, and timely traffic information to commuters by utilizing external sources and inputting them into the data system.
- Maintain crucial deadlines to provide constantly up-to-date traffic information.
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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
