Part-time weekend traffic reporter/producer

iHeartMedia • Dallas, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

iHeartMedia is seeking a part-time weekend traffic reporter/producer for its Total Traffic + Weather Network in Dallas, Texas. The role gathers and enters traffic information for local markets and reports traffic on radio stations. The position requires working split shifts consisting of four hours during AM Drive and four hours during PM Drive, as well as weekends.

Requirements

• Knowledge of local coverage-area geography and roadways, mass transit, and traffic patterns.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Pleasant, charismatic, well-controlled voice and excellent pronunciation.
• Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, collaborative, newsroom-like environment.
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work split shifts: four hours in AM Drive and four hours in PM Drive.
• Willingness to work weekends.
• Previous on-air broadcast experience.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Gather regional traffic information and enter details into internal computer and web systems.
• Read traffic reports, commercials, and public service messages to listeners.
• Identify, research, and create traffic copy for on-air shifts, then finalize content using digital audio editing software.
• Manage traffic information, ensuring facts are accurate and current and tracking changes.
• Meet deadlines to provide timely traffic updates.
• May prepare written content, visual images, audio material, and video footage for websites, blogs, or other social-media platforms.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance with 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.

What This Job Offers

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