Part Time Traffic Producer – Union

Jersey Digs; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401K plan

EAP program

Voluntary programs

Job summary

iHeartMedia is seeking a part-time Traffic Information Associate in Rutherford, NJ. You will monitor traffic sources, input data, and support on-air reporters across multiple affiliates in the tri-state area.

Candidate must interpret maps, communicate clearly, and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with diplomacy and patience. College degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Map data interpretation

Excellent writing

Communication skills

Deadline oriented

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Rapport building

Geography knowledge

Education

College degree or certificate preferred

Tools

Social networking platforms

Job description

Overview

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

Position Details

• Location: Rutherford, NJ: 201 Route 17 North, 9th Floor, 07070
• Position Type: Regular
• Time Type: Part time
• Pay Type: Hourly

Benefits

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

• 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!