Traffic Producer

Australian Radio Network; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ARN perks & benefits (e.g. giveaways,1

Novated leasing & superannuation

Birthday leave

Job summary

Australian Radio Network (ARN) is seeking a proactive traffic editor to oversee its AI-driven traffic bulletin platform across Australian metro and regional markets. You will review scripts, ensure accuracy, and coordinate with News, Content and Technology teams to support new features and market rollouts.

You will apply strong editorial judgement in a fast-paced environment, maintain knowledge of local roads and pronunciation, and manage multiple markets with strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in radio, news, traffic, or real-time content.
• Strong editorial judgement under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Broadcast standards knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AI traffic platform with local markets.
• Review scripts and audio for accuracy and tone.
• Correct or regenerate bulletins; activate fallbacks.
• Improve platform performance by logging corrections and updating rules.
• Maintain knowledge of roads, suburbs and pronunciation.
• Validate significant incidents using additional data sources.
• Manage multiple markets and deadlines in real-time.
• Collaborate with News, Content and Technology teams.

Skills

Editorial judgement

Real-time decision making

Australian geography knowledge

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Live data feeds

Dashboards

AI-enabled tools

Job description

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At ARN , we’re building Australia’s leading entertainment company — where great content, powerful audiences and innovative platforms come together to drive growth.

From our iconic broadcast brands to podcasts, streaming, social and live experiences, we create content that entertains Australians and connects brands to audiences at scale. With a national footprint across metro and regional markets and a clear focus on digital acceleration, audience growth and commercial impact, ARN is evolving fast — and our people play a critical role in making it happen.

About the role:

• Oversee ARN’s AI traffic platform, ensuring accurate, timely and locally relevant traffic bulletins across metro and regional markets.
• Review scripts and audio for accuracy, relevance, pronunciation and tone before playout.
• Correct, reject or regenerate unsuitable bulletins, activating fallback and escalation processes when required.
• Improve platform performance by recording corrections, updating market rules and reporting recurring issues.
• Maintain strong knowledge of priority roads, suburbs, local terminology and pronunciation across Australian markets.
• Validate significant traffic incidents using additional data sources when required.
• Manage multiple markets and deadlines, prioritising urgent incidents in a fast-paced, real-time environment.
• Partner with News, Content and Technology teams to resolve quality issues and support new platform features and market rollouts.

About you:

• Experience in radio, news, traffic, audio production or another fast-paced, real-time content environment.
• Strong editorial judgement and the ability to make accurate decisions under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce concise, relevant and audience-focused content.
• A broadcast-quality voice with strong presentation skills.
• Strong geographical knowledge of Australian metro and regional markets, including local roads, suburbs, terminology and pronunciation.
• Experience using live data feeds, dashboards and digital content systems.
• Comfortable using AI-enabled tools to create, monitor and optimise content. Coding skills are not required.
• Calm, organised and decisive under pressure, with a collaborative and professional working style.
• An understanding of broadcast standards, media law, responsible AI principles and live content workflows.
• Willingness to work rostered shifts aligned with the News team roster.

What’s in it for you:

• ARN perks & benefits (e.g. giveaways, merch, events, free and discounted tickets)
• Novated leasing & superannuation salary sacrifice | Birthday leave | Paid parental leave | Charity leave | Bonus leave
• Discounts on lifestyle & entertainment with big name brands (including savings on health insurance and gym memberships)
• Education assistance | Build your expertise & abilities with award-winning learning programmes | Long-term career progression

Our culture:

We have four behaviours that make up our 'Culture in Action' - how we act every day to create a great place to work:

• Aim High - set big goals and achieve together
• Own It - take ownership and be solutions focused
• Be Your Best Self - create the environment we need to thrive
• Make a Difference - seek out ways to have a positive impact

For more details, head to www.arn.com.au and connect with us via Instagram (@arn_media_au) and LinkedIn (LinkedIn / ARN).

ARN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

For individuals with disabilities who need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please contact the People & Culture team at the relevant state office: https://arn.com.au/contact-us/