Part Time Traffic Producer - Union

iHeartMedia, Inc.; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

iHeartMedia, Inc. in Rutherford, NJ is seeking a part-time Traffic Monitor for the Total Traffic + Weather Network. Monitor traffic cameras, scanners, maps, and social media for traffic information and enter it into the TTWN database to assist anchors.

Work in a fast-paced, newsroom-like environment, maintaining deadlines and providing accurate updates for our New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut affiliates to help commuters stay informed.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and interpret map data and travel flows.
• Excellent writing and editing skills; proficiency in grammar.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with social platforms.
• Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom environment.
• Excellent communication, diplomacy, empathy and patience.
• Attention to detail and ability to plan, prioritize and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all traffic cameras, scanners, maps, social media, and other resources for traffic information.
• Enter that information into the traffic database and assist anchors.
• Collect and input traffic data into the TTWN database for on-air reporters.
• Provide accurate, timely traffic information to commuters for NY, NJ, CT affiliates.
• Use external sources (cameras, police scanners, tip-lines, DOT sites, emails, X, etc.).
• Maintain deadlines to provide up-to-date traffic information.

Skills

Map data interpretation

Writing skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication diplomacy

Multitasking

Education

College degree or certificate

Job description

Total Traffic + Weather Network

The audio revolution is here - and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that's twice the size of any other audio company - almost three times the size of the largest TV network - and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service.

Because we reach almost every community in America, we're committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve - and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.

Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!

If you're excited about this role but don't feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

What We Need:

Monitor all traffic cameras, scanners, maps, social media, and other resources for traffic information.

Enter that information into the traffic database and assist anchors.

Collect and input traffic data into the TTWN database for the on-air reporters to accurately deliver traffic reports to our many affiliates in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

Provide accurate, useful, and timely traffic information to commuters by utilizing external sources and inputting them into the data system.

Sources may include but are not limited to cameras, police scanners, tip-line phone calls, two-way radios, DOT websites, emails, X, and more.

Maintain crucial deadlines to provide constantly up-to-date traffic information.

What You'll Do:

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Full proficiency and understanding of job function
• Open communication with colleagues and direct reports that encourages collaboration and team consensus
• Strong problem solving skills
• Efficiency with independent work
• Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness
• Professional communication that stresses diplomacy, empathy and patience

What You'll Need:

• Ability to understand and interpret map data, including flows and directions of travel.
• Excellent writing and editing skills; proficient in grammar.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with social networking platforms.
• Adept at working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, "newsroom-like" collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills, complemented by diplomacy, empathy, and patience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to plan and organize, set priorities, and multitask.
• Confidence and tenacity to build rapport in order to pursue information, overcome obstacles, and draw information from people.
• Knowledge of geography and roadways within the local coverage area, including general traffic patterns and mass transit, is preferred.
• Previous experience as a television producer and/or public safety dispatch is helpful.
• College degree or certificate preferred. Fields of study including communications, television, media production, or broadcast journalism are a plus.

What You'll Bring:

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Full proficiency and understanding of job function
• Open communication with colleagues and direct reports that encourages collaboration and team consensus
• Strong problem solving skills
• Efficiency with independent work
• Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness
• Professional communication that stresses diplomacy, empathy and patience

Compensation:

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

$17.00 - $21.25

Location:

Rutherford, NJ: 201 Route 17 North, 9th Floor, 07070

Position Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time

Pay Type:

Hourly

Benefits:

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options (employees meeting ACA measurement)
• A 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost - services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our organization participates in E-Verify.