PT Traffic Anchor/Editor

What We Need

• 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.
• Exceptional writing and editing abilities with a strong command of grammar.
• 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.

What You'll Do

• 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, and holidays.

What You'll Need

• 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.
• Exceptional writing and editing abilities with a strong command of grammar.
• 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.

Compensation

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data. Range: $16.44 - $20.55

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans 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!