Traffic Reporter

Job Description:

• Provide traffic reports on a Television Affiliate
• Identify, research, and create copy regarding traffic to feature during on-air shift; finalizes content using digital audio editing software
• Manage information; keeping all facts straight, making sure details are accurate and current, and tracking any changes
• Maintain crucial deadlines in order to provide traffic updates in a timely fashion

Requirements:

• Recent television experience
• Recent airchecks
• Willingness to train on traffic software and mapping systems
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of local coverage area geography and roadways, mass transit and traffic patterns
• Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation, knowledge of local road pronunciations
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, “newsroom-like” collaborative environment
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Previous on-air TV broadcast experience
• College degree is preferred but not required

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!

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