TWIN Traffic Producer (Pipeline)

Audacy•NY-New York, NY

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The New York Audacy TWIN Traffic Gathering Operation is looking for a dynamic and talented professional to work as a part-time Traffic Producer for Audacy’s team of Traffic reporters broadcasting Traffic reports across the cluster of Audacy stations in New York. The job will be based out of Audacy’s NY Hudson St. facilities. Duties include : Gather, write, produce and deliver real-time actionable Traffic information using company collaboration tools, platforms and other assets. Producer will compose Traffic stories and all material for use on-air, on-line, and on social media platforms in an often demanding, deadline driven and challenging environment. Duties also include the continuous monitoring of all traffic operations assets in the production, writing and presentation of traffic reports & digital content. The Traffic producer works in collaboration with in-studio Traffic reporters to convey and format meaningful Traffic info for broadcast across Audacy NY radio stations. Must plan and prepare for upcoming traffic coverage for planned traffic events as well as unplanned traffic events. The anticipated salary range for New York City-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $23.00/Hr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity. Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance. This is a pipeline posting. We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team. While we may not have an immediate opening, we are continuously building a pipeline of talented individuals who are interested in becoming a part of our organization when opportunities arise. By submitting your application, you will become part of our talent pool. When we have a hiring need that matches your profile, we will reach out to you directly to discuss the opportunity. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to reviewing your application. Positions can be located in any of our top 35 markets across the country.

Requirements

Knowledge of the New York Tri-State area Traffic geography
Minimum 2 year traffic or news reporting for broadcast media
Excellent writing and communication skills
Knowledge of Google Workspace, Slack and other online collaboration platforms
Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing and highly challenging environment
College degree preferred, but not required

Nice To Haves

Must be able to gather & ready real time incident and other traffic information
Must be computer literate, have excellent writing and presentation skills
Must have a can-do attitude with a willingness to perform any task big or small
Must be an experienced story teller when communicating Traffic info to Reporters
Knowledge of the NY Tri-State broadcast area commuting/local geography and all transportation systems are essential

Responsibilities

Monitoring of Traffic gathering data assets (i.e. Traffic camera imagery platforms, scanner listening, station tip callers etc.)
Gather, produce, write and format traffic reporting information
Write, edit and manage content on TWIN/Audacy Social Media platforms.
Work with in-studio Traffic reporters to deliver actionable & meaningful Traffic stories, formatted for broadcast on Audacy New York radio stations
Communicate to & retrieve Traffic information from airborne Traffic surveillance aircraft and format info for use by Traffic reporters
Manage incoming Traffic information received from station tip callers
Manage operation center documents as required
Other duties as required by management

Benefits

a health care coordinator
medical
dental
vision
mental health
telemedicine
flexible spending accounts
health savings account
disability
life insurance
critical illness
hospital indemnity
accident insurance
paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer)
401(k) retirement plan
legal assistance
life assistance program
identity theft protection
discounted home and auto insurance
pet insurance