Traffic Reporter (Part-Time) - Atlanta Radio

Cox Media Group, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cox Media Group in Atlanta seeks a Part-Time Traffic Reporter/Producer to write, produce, and broadcast Atlanta traffic reports for the WSB Traffic Team on 95.5FM, as well as digital and social platforms and select Cox Media Group outlets.

The role involves gathering traffic data, producing time-friendly reports, and distributing info across apps and social channels, with occasional on-air duties and collaboration on news stories.

Qualifications

• Must produce resume of past applicable experience and demo(s) of past on-air work or recorded traffic reports.
• Must have a valid drivers license and clean driving record.
• Passion and enthusiasm for serving the public and helping the traffic team achieve and surpass its goals to provide the best product and to serve others.
• Perform utmost customer service to parties we serve, we call, who call us, and who work with us.

Responsibilities

• Gather traffic information via phone calls, DOT, traffic cameras, map data, 911 scanners, and social media for distribution with WSB Traffic Team and production on digital and social media.
• Broadcast said information in clear, time-friendly reports as part of WSBs Triple Team Traffic coverage or solo traffic shifts on 95.5FM/AM750 WSB, potentially as weekend/off-camera fill-in on WSB-TV, and potentially on B98.5FM, KISS 104.1FM, and 97.1 The River.
• Disseminate traffic info on the WSB Triple Team Traffic Alerts App, X (Twitter), the WSBRadio.com Traffic Page, and the WSB Radio App
• Multi-tasking- both info-gathering/traffic producing and publishing information in the broadcast and digital realms
• News gathering and collaboration with other Cox Media Group properties on news stories
• Receive coaching and feedback from station management to achieve station0s goals of increasing engagement and customer base both broadcast-wise and digitally and serving the public
• WSB may request employee to make community service or station-led appearances
• Schedule: (subject to change) several overnight, evening, weekend shifts per week, 15-20 hours

Skills

On-air reporting

Live broadcast production

Customer service

Driver's license

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Traffic Reporter (Part-Time) - Atlanta Radio

Location:GA-Atlanta

Job Title: Traffic Reporter (Part-Time) - Atlanta Radio

Position Overview

WSB Atlanta Radio is looking for a Part-Time Traffic Reporter/Producer who will write, produce, and broadcast Atlanta traffic reports and information for the WSB Traffic Team on 95.5FM, on digital and social media, occasionally on WSB-TV, and occasionally on CMG Atlanta music stations (B98.5FM, KISS 104.1FM, 97.1 The River FM).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Gather traffic information via phone calls, DOT, traffic cameras, map data, 911 scanners, and social media for distribution with WSB Traffic Team and production on digital and social media.
• Broadcast said information in clear, time-friendly reports as part of WSB’s Triple Team Traffic coverage or solo traffic shifts on 95.5FM/AM750 WSB, potentially as weekend/off-camera fill-in on
• WSB-TV, and potentially on B98.5FM, KISS 104.1FM, and 97.1 The River
• Disseminate traffic info on the WSB Triple Team Traffic Alerts App, X (Twitter), the WSBRadio.com Traffic Page, and the WSB Radio App
• Multi-tasking- both info-gathering/traffic producing and publishing information in the broadcast and digital realms
• News gathering and collaboration with other Cox Media Group properties on news stories
• Receive coaching and feedback from station management to achieve station’s goals of increasing engagement and customer base both broadcast-wise and digitally and serving the public
• WSB may request employee to make community service or station-led appearances
• Schedule: (subject to change) several overnight, evening, weekend shifts per week, 15-20 hours

Minimum Qualifications

• Passion and enthusiasm for serving the public and helping the traffic team achieve and surpass its goals to provide the best product and to serve others
• Perform utmost customer service to parties we serve, we call, who call us, and who work with us
• Ability to produce resume of past applicable experience and demo(s) of past on-air work or recorded traffic reports
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 17 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

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