Traffic Reporter (Part-time)

RadioJobs; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401K plan

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary benefit programs

Job summary

iHeartMedia’s Total Traffic + Weather Network in New Orleans seeks a Traffic Anchor to keep listeners informed about local traffic and weather. This seasonal, part-time role requires delivering timely reports and writing copy for air, web, and social media.

You’ll gather data from multiple sources, verify details, and read updates on air while maintaining accurate, engaging content across platforms. Some weekends or holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Strong knowledge of local geography, major roadways, mass transit systems, and traffic patterns.
• Clear, pleasant, on-air voice with excellent pronunciation.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom environment.
• Excellent writing and editing abilities with strong grammar.
• Exceptional attention to detail with follow-through until issues are resolved.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a high-volume setting.
• Familiarity with police scanners is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate information to help commuters plan drives.
• Deliver up-to-the-minute reports on accidents, delays, and traffic disruptions.
• Read traffic updates, commercials, and public service announcements on air.
• Gather information from multiple sources and monitor feeds to determine relevance.
• Research, write, and produce traffic and weather copy; edit audio.
• Verify facts and maintain updated content on station websites.
• Create written, visual, audio, and video content for websites and social media.
• Work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends or holidays.

Skills

MS Office

Geography knowledge

On-air voice

Newsroom environment

Writing/editing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Broadcast experience

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:

We’re seeking a Traffic Anchor 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, andwell controlledon airvoice with excellent pronunciation.
• Skilled at working in afast paced,deadline driven,newsroom styleenvironment.
• Excellent writing and editing abilities witha strongcommand of grammar.
• Exceptional attention to detail with consistentfollow throughuntil issues are resolved.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively in ahigh volumesetting.
• Familiarity with police scanners is a plus.
• Previousbroadcast experience preferred.

What You'll Bring:

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return

• Ability to work within standardized procedures and an understanding of when to elevate

• Skills to solve straightforward problems using established procedures

• Close attention to detail, following up until issues are resolved

• Common courtesy when communicating with coworkers and outside contacts

Location:

New Orleans, LA: 1100 Poydras St, Suite 1050, 70163

Position Type:

Seasonal

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.