Live Traffic & Weather Producer

iHeartMedia, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer sponsored dental and vision

Life insurance (per collective Barg.)

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid company holidays

401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

iHeartMedia, Inc. is seeking a Traffic and Weather Producer in Chicago, IL. You will gather regional traffic details, manage information to keep facts accurate, and maintain deadlines to ensure timely updates.

The role may involve creating written content and visuals for websites or social media. Candidates should know local geography and traffic patterns, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and thrive in a fast-paced, newsroom-like environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of local coverage area geography and roadways, mass transit and traffic patterns.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, "newsroom-like" collaborative environment.
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to work weekends, evenings, overnights, and holidays.
• College degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Gather regional traffic information and enter details into internal computer and web systems.
• Manage information; keeping all facts straight, making sure details are accurate and current, and tracking any changes.
• Maintain crucial deadlines in order to provide traffic updates in a timely fashion.
• May prepare written content and visual images for websites, blogs, or other social-media platforms.

Skills

Traffic knowledge

Deadline-driven

Multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Weekend/evening shifts

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

iHeartMedia, Inc. is seeking a Traffic and Weather Producer in Chicago, IL. You will gather regional traffic details, manage information to keep facts accurate, and maintain deadlines to ensure timely updates.

The role may involve creating written content and visuals for websites or social media. Candidates should know local geography and traffic patterns, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and thrive in a fast-paced, newsroom-like environment.