Producer/Anchor

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Traffic Anchor to keep our listeners abreast of traffic and weather in the local area.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate, and useful information to help commuters plan their drives.
• Deliver up to the minute reports on accidents, delays, and major traffic disruptions.
• Read traffic updates, commercials, and public service announcements on air.
• Gather information from multiple intake sources and monitor local, state, and national traffic feeds to determine what’s most relevant.
• Research, write, and produce traffic and weather copy for on air use; edit audio using digital editing software.
• Manage incoming information, verify facts, and ensure all details are accurate and current; maintain updated content on station websites.
• Create written, visual, audio, and video content for websites, blogs, and social media platforms.
• Work a flexible schedule as needed, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Strong knowledge of local geography, major roadways, mass transit systems, and traffic patterns.
• A clear, pleasant, and well-controlled on-air voice with excellent pronunciation.
• Skilled at working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, newsroom-style environment.
• Excellent writing and editing abilities with a strong command of grammar.
• Exceptional attention to detail with consistent follow-through until issues are resolved.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively in a high-volume setting.
• Familiarity with police scanners is a plus.
• Previous broadcast experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Knowledge of local geography and traffic patterns.
• Clear, pleasant, and well-controlled on-air voice.
• Editing and writing skills.
• Organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Police scanner familiarity (optional).
• Broadcast experience (preferred).

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans with various coverage options.
• A 401K plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost.
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance, and more!

Pay

Hourly pay type.

Schedule

Flexible schedule as needed, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays.