Part Time Traffic Producer - Union

iHeartMedia • Rutherford, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Producer monitors traffic cameras, scanners, maps, social media, and other sources for traffic information; enters relevant information into the traffic database; and assists anchors. The role collects and inputs traffic data into the TTWN database so on-air reporters can accurately deliver traffic reports to affiliates in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. It provides commuters with accurate, useful, and timely traffic information by gathering information from sources such as cameras, police scanners, tip-line calls, two-way radios, DOT websites, emails, and X. The producer maintains crucial deadlines so traffic information remains up to date.

The position is based in Rutherford, New Jersey, and is part-time, regular, hourly work. The posted pay range is $17.00–$21.25 per hour, with salary determined by factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and market data alignment.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and interpret map data, including flows and directions of travel.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with 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.
• Respect for others and a belief that others should show the same respect.
• Full proficiency and understanding of the job function.
• Open communication that encourages collaboration and team consensus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and efficiency working independently.
• Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness.

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.
• A college degree or certificate; studies in communications, television, media production, or broadcast journalism are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor 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 serving affiliates in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
• Use external sources to provide accurate, useful, and timely traffic information to commuters.
• Gather information from sources such as cameras, police scanners, tip-line calls, two-way radios, DOT websites, emails, and X.
• Meet crucial deadlines and keep traffic information up to date.
• Communicate and collaborate with colleagues to encourage team consensus.
• Work independently and apply problem-solving skills.
• Contribute to process improvement and overall team effectiveness.
• Communicate professionally with diplomacy, empathy, and patience.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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