Traffic Reporter (Part-time)

iHeartMedia • New Orleans, LA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

iHeartMedia is seeking a Traffic Anchor to keep listeners informed about local traffic and weather. This is a fill-in, seasonal, part-time, hourly position in New Orleans, Louisiana, with hours as needed. The role provides timely, accurate, useful traffic information for commuters and produces traffic and weather content for on-air and digital platforms. The schedule is flexible as needed and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays. Applicants are asked to send audio samples to [email protected].

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.
• Respect for others and belief in reciprocal respect.
• Ability to work within standardized procedures and understand when to escalate.
• Ability to solve straightforward problems using established procedures.
• Common courtesy when communicating with coworkers and outside contacts.

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, and 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, potentially including early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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