Traffic anchor/Producer

RadioJobs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer sponsored medical

401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary programs

Job summary

iHeartMedia in Phoenix is seeking a part-time Traffic and Weather Reporter to deliver timely traffic updates and weather information to listeners. You will gather regional data, read reports on-air, and prepare content for various platforms while maintaining accuracy and deadlines.

The role requires on-air experience, strong voice, and the ability to work split shifts including mornings and evenings, with opportunities to collaborate in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• This role requires knowledge of local geography and roadways.
• Experience in fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom environments is preferred.
• Previous on-air broadcast experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Gather regional traffic information and enter it into internal systems.
• Read traffic reports, commercials, and public service messages to listeners.
• Identify and create traffic copy for on-air features; edit using audio software.
• Maintain accurate information and track changes for updates.
• Meet deadlines to provide timely traffic updates.
• Prepare written content, visuals, audio, or video for websites or social media.

Skills

Geography knowledge

On-air voice

Deadline-driven

Planning & multitasking

Team player in newsroom

Willing to work split shifts

Weekend/holiday availability

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

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:

We’re seeking an experienced Traffic and Weather Reporter

What You'll Do:

• Gather regional traffic information and enter details into internal computer and web systems
• Read traffic reports, commercials, and public service messages to listeners
• Identify, research, and create copy regarding traffic to feature during on-air shift; finalizes content using digital audio editing software
• 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, visual images, audio material and video footage for websites, blogs, or other social-media platforms

What You'll Need:

• Knowledge of local coverage area geography and roadways, mass transit and traffic patterns
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
• 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
• This is a fill-in position
• Must be willing to work split shifts; 4 hours in AM Drive, 4 hours in PM Drive
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays
• Previous on-air broadcast experience
• Training takes place in the office/studio

Location:

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

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!

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.