PT Traffic Anchor/Editor

NAB Leadership Foundation; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 22,647 - 28,309; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision

401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NAB Leadership Foundation is seeking a part-time Traffic Anchor to keep listeners updated on local traffic and weather. Responsibilities include providing timely and accurate information, reading updates on air, and managing incoming data.

The ideal candidate has proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong knowledge of local geography, along with exceptional communication skills. This position offers an hourly wage with various benefits including employer-sponsored health coverage.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of local geography

Clear on-air voice

Excellent writing and editing abilities

Job description

Traffic Anchor – Total Traffic + Weather Network

Keep listeners updated on 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, and 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.
• Ability to work within prescribed guidelines without needing close supervision.
• Problem-solving skills within established procedures.
• Understanding of when to seek guidance for unforeseen problems.
• Close attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to act in a professional manner and collaborate with colleagues of different levels.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $16.44 - $20.55 per hour.

Location

VIRTUAL, VA

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Part time

Pay Type

Hourly

Benefits

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options.
• 401K plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost.
• Additional voluntary programs such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Additional Legal Information

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

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