Traffic Reporter (Part-time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision with ACA match

401K plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

iHeartMedia in New Orleans is seeking a part-time Seasonal Traffic Anchor to deliver up-to-the-minute traffic and weather updates for local listeners. You will read traffic updates, gather information from multiple sources, and produce copy for on-air and online platforms.

The role requires strong on-air presence, solid knowledge of local geography and major roadways, and the ability to verify details under deadline pressure.

Qualifications

• Clear, pleasant, on-air voice with strong pronunciation.
• Strong knowledge of local geography and major roadways.
• Excellent writing and editing abilities with good grammar.

Responsibilities

• Provide up-to-the-minute traffic and weather updates on air.
• Gather information from multiple sources and monitor feeds for relevance.
• Write and produce traffic and weather copy for on-air and online.
• Edit audio using digital editing software and verify details under deadlines.

Skills

On-air speaking

Local geography knowledge

Deadline-driven

Newsroom experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

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, 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 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

• 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!

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 is 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 are 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!

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

Equal 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.

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