Casual/PT Traffic Anchor/Editor
iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, is seeking a Traffic Anchor/Editor for their TTWN DC hub. The role involves providing timely traffic and weather updates, managing information accuracy, and preparing content for various platforms while working flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Provide timely and useful information to commuters planning their drives
- Announce the latest accidents and traffic delays
- Read traffic reports, commercials and public service messages to listeners
- Gather information from a variety of in-take sources; canvass local, state and national traffic news to determine significance
- Identify, research and create copy regarding traffic and weather to feature during on-air shift; edit content using digital audio editing software
- Manages information; keeping the facts straight and ensure that details are accurate. Keep website up to date
- Prepares written content, visual images, audio and video footable for websites, blogs or other social media platforms
- Requires flexibility in work schedule, including weekend, overnight, and holiday hours
Skills
- Demonstrated strong experience in Microsoft Office application, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
- Knowledge of the local coverage area geography and roadways, mass transit and traffic patterns
- Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
- Adept at working in a fast-paced, deadline oriented, 'newsroom-like' collaborative environment
- Excellent writing and editing skills; proficient in grammar
- Strong attention to details, following up until issues are resolved
- Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi-task in a fast paced environment
- Understanding of police scanners is a plus
- Previous broadcast experience
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!
Company Overview
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