Traffic Anchor

Full Time
Dallas, TX 75210
Posted
Job description
Total Traffic + Weather Network

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Job Summary:
Prepares and reports on traffic and transit conditions for radio and TV

Responsibilities

  • Focuses on providing timely and useful information to commuters planning their drives to and from work, as well as to those already en route by maintaining contact with external sources of information or by observing traffic from air or land vehicle.
  • Announces the latest accidents and traffic delays.
  • Reads traffic reports, commercials and public service messages to listeners on the radio from a variety of in-take sources; canvasses local, state and national traffic news to determine significance and prioritization.
  • Identifies, researches, and creates copy regarding traffic to feature during on-air shift; finalizes content using digital audio editing software.
  • Manages gathered information: keeps all the facts straight, makes sure details are accurate and current and tracks any changes.
  • In designated Hub stations, gathers and provides coverage for stations in multiple cities/locations.
  • Maintains crucial deadlines in order to provide traffic updates in a timely fashion.
  • May be required to report live on location from helicopters, to paint a visual picture (bird's eye view) by looking out of helicopter window.
  • May prepare written content, visual images, audio material and video footage for websites, blogs or other social-media platforms.
  • May require flexibility in work schedules.
  • May be embedded in a TV station.
Qualifications

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, social networking platforms and audio production software
  • Knowledgeable with 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 detail, 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 a plus
  • May require other language proficiency, e.g., Spanish
Work Experience

  • 1+ years’ experience in on-air radio experience
Education

High School Diploma

Certifications

  • None required
Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return

Full proficiency and understanding of job function

Open communication with colleagues and direct reports that encourages collaboration and team consensus

Strong problem solving skills

Efficiency with independent work under minimal guidance

Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness

Professional communication that stresses diplomacy, empathy and patience

Location:
Dallas, TX: 14001 N Dallas Parkway, Suites 200 and 300, 75240

Position Type:
Regular

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!

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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