TWIN Traffic Producer/Reporter - WBBM-AM

Audacy, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,582 - 42,058; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Audacy, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Traffic Producer/Reporter in Chicago, IL to work in a fast-paced environment. This role involves gathering, writing and selecting traffic information for on-air reports and managing digital content. The candidate will need a strong knowledge of the local area and solid reporting skills.

Audacy offers a comprehensive benefits package along with competitive hourly pay, and requires a minimum two years of experience in traffic or news reporting.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Chicago area essential.
• Experience in traffic, news, and sports reporting is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Gather and deliver traffic reports.
• Manage traffic information on social media.
• Voice reports on air and digital platforms.

Skills

Knowledge of Chicago area and traffic geography

Excellent writing and presentation skills

Ability to gather traffic information

Computer literate

Education

Minimum of 2 years of traffic, news, and/or sports reporting for broadcast media

Job description

Employment Type: Part-Time

Pay: $23.56 /hr – $32.40 /hr

Location: Chicago, IL

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Salary Range: For Illinois-based applicants $22.20 /hr – $30.53 /hr

Salary Determination: Based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location of the applicant as well as internal and external equity.

Audacy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k), legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Overview

The W BBM‑AM Traffic Center is looking for a dynamic professional to work in a fast‑paced environment as a traffic producer/reporter. Producer duties include gathering, writing, and selecting traffic information to run on‑air radio traffic reports, online, and on social media platforms. The role also requires managing multiple scanner frequencies, digital platforms, and maps for the production, writing, and presentation of traffic reports and digital content. Reporter duties may include sports reporting.

Responsibilities

• Gathering, writing, recording, editing, and delivering traffic reports as outlined by Audacy Inc.
• Monitoring traffic gathering assets (e.g., traffic camera imagery, scanner listening).
• Posting, editing, and managing traffic information on Audacy social media accounts (e.g., Twitter).
• Voicing traffic reports on Audacy stations to air on broadcast and digital platforms.
• Providing live reads of traffic sponsors within designated reports and logging commercials and discrepancies.
• Other duties as required by management.
• Position offers AFTRA benefits; applicants must be willing to join SAG‑AFTRA union.

Qualifications

Required & Preferred:

• A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and proof of insurance if the position requires use of the applicant’s own vehicle.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Chicago area and traffic geography.
• Minimum of 2 years of traffic, news, and/or sports reporting for broadcast media.
• Computer literate with excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to gather traffic information is a must.
• Knowledge of the broadcast area geography and transportation systems is essential.

Role Expectations

• Studio‑Based Reporting: Work from the studio to mitigate risks associated with internet or power outages that could disrupt reporting. Utilize the studio’s backup power and resources to ensure continuous operation.
• Receive and Respond to Traffic Tips: Handle listener tip calls regarding traffic information, received by phone in the studio.
• In‑Person Engagement: Collaborate directly with editors and news anchors to facilitate quick communication and coordination, especially in urgent traffic news situations.
• Enhance Ratings through Studio Work: Contribute to improved PPM results by delivering uncompressed audio reports from the studio, positively impacting overall station ratings.

Important Notes

Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, verify their authenticity before responding.

EEO

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, and all other classifications protected by applicable law. Audacy provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call 1-610-660-5614. Calls for any reason other than the online application process will not be returned.