Producer/Anchor

RadioJobs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer sponsored medical, dental, and vision

401K plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

RadioJobs is seeking a part-time Traffic Anchor in Phoenix, AZ, to provide traffic and weather updates. The role requires excellent communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with local geography.

Benefits include employer-sponsored health coverage, a 401K plan, and an Employee Assistance Program. Ideal candidates will have broadcast experience and be adept at working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong knowledge of geography and traffic patterns.
• Clear and pleasant on-air voice.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely traffic and weather updates.
• Deliver reports on incidents and traffic disruptions.
• Gather and verify information from multiple sources.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong knowledge of local geography

Clear on-air voice

Excellent writing and editing abilities

Strong organizational skills

Job description

What We Need

We’re seeking an experienced Traffic Anchor to keep our listeners abreast of traffic and weather in the local area.

What You’ll Do

• Provide timely, accurate, and useful information to help commuters plan their drives.
• Deliver up-to-the-minute reports on accidents, delays, and major traffic disruptions.
• Read traffic updates, commercials, and public service announcements on air.
• Gather information from multiple intake sources and monitor local, state, and national traffic feeds to determine what’s most relevant.
• Research, write, and produce traffic and weather copy for on‑air use; edit audio using digital editing software.
• Manage incoming information, verify facts, and ensure all details are accurate and current; maintain updated content on station websites.
• Create written, visual, audio, and video content for websites, blogs, and social media platforms.
• Work a flexible schedule as needed, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays.

What You’ll Need

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Strong knowledge of local geography, major roadways, mass transit systems, and traffic patterns.
• Clear, pleasant, and well‑controlled on‑air voice with excellent pronunciation.
• Skilled at working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, newsroom‑style environment.
• Excellent writing and editing abilities with a strong command of grammar.
• Exceptional attention to detail with consistent follow‑through until issues are resolved.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively in a high‑volume setting.
• Familiarity with police scanners is a plus.
• Previous broadcast experience preferred.

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 under minimal guidance.
• Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness.
• Professional communication that stresses diplomacy, empathy and patience.

Location

Phoenix, AZ: 4686 E. Van Buren Street, Suite 400, 85008

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).
• 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.

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

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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.