Part-time weekend traffic reporter/producer

iHeartMedia • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Traffic Reporter/Producer updates the company website with current traffic information for its markets and reports traffic information on the radio. The role provides timely, accurate, and useful information to help commuters plan their drives, including reports on accidents, delays, and major traffic disruptions. The position also involves producing traffic and weather copy and creating content for websites, blogs, and social media.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Strong knowledge of local geography, major roadways, mass transit systems, and traffic patterns.
• Clear, pleasant, well-controlled on-air voice with excellent pronunciation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, newsroom-style environment.
• Excellent writing and editing abilities and a strong command of grammar.
• Exceptional attention to detail and consistent follow-through until issues are resolved.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multitask effectively in a high-volume setting.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with police scanners.
• Previous broadcast experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate, and useful information to help commuters plan their drives.
• Deliver up-to-the-minute reports on accidents, delays, and major traffic disruptions.
• Read traffic updates, commercials, and public service announcements on air.
• Gather information from multiple sources and monitor local, state, and national traffic feeds to determine relevant information.
• Research, write, and produce traffic and weather copy for on-air use; edit audio using digital editing software.
• Manage incoming information, verify facts, and ensure details are accurate and current.
• Maintain updated content on station websites.
• Create written, visual, audio, and video content for websites, blogs, and social media platforms.
• Work a flexible schedule as needed, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays.

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, financial, emotional well-being, family, and caregiving matters.
• 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