Part-time Traffic Reporter

iHeartMedia • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

iHeartMedia is seeking a skilled Traffic and Weather Reporter/Producer for a part-time, fill-in position with Total Traffic + Weather Network in Seattle, Washington. Shifts and duties vary from week to week, and the employee must be open to learning multiple traffic markets. The role requires split shifts: four hours during AM Drive and four hours during PM Drive. The employee must also be willing to work weekends and overnights. Training hours take place in the office.

The reporter gathers regional traffic information, enters details into internal computer and web systems, and delivers traffic reports, commercials, and public service messages to listeners. The role also involves researching and writing traffic copy for on-air shifts, finalizing content with digital audio editing software, maintaining accurate and current information, tracking changes, and meeting deadlines for timely updates.

Requirements

• Knowledge of local coverage-area geography and roadways, mass transit, and traffic patterns.
• Experience with Teams and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, 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, consisting of four hours in AM Drive and four hours in PM Drive.
• Willingness to work weekends and overnights.
• Ability to work within prescribed guidelines without close supervision.
• Problem-solving skills within established procedures and understanding when to seek guidance for unforeseen problems.
• Close attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to act professionally and collaborate with colleagues at different levels.

Nice To Haves

• Previous on-air broadcast experience is preferred but not required.
• A college degree is 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.
• Maintain accurate and current information and track changes.
• Meet deadlines to provide traffic updates in a timely manner.
• Learn multiple traffic markets as needed.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees meeting ACA measurement requirements.
• 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, home insurance, and auto insurance.

What This Job Offers

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