Traffic Producer - Full Time (Union)

About the role

iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in America, reaching 90% of Americans every month. We are the largest podcast publisher and host many of the country's most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all traffic cameras, scanners, maps, social media, and other resources for traffic information.
• Enter that information into the traffic database and assist anchors.
• Collect and input traffic data into the TTWN database for the on-air reporters.
• Provide accurate, useful, and timely traffic information to commuters using external sources.
• Maintain crucial deadlines to provide constantly up-to-date traffic information.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and interpret map data, including flows and directions of travel.
• Excellent writing and editing skills; proficient in grammar.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with social networking platforms.
• Adept at working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, “newsroom-like” collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills, complemented by diplomacy, empathy, and patience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to plan and organize, set priorities, and multitask.
• Confidence and tenacity to build rapport in order to pursue information, overcome obstacles, and draw information from people.
• Knowledge of geography and roadways within the local coverage area, including general traffic patterns and mass transit, is preferred.
• Previous experience as a television producer and/or public safety dispatch is helpful.
• College degree or certificate preferred. Fields of study including communications, television, media production, or broadcast journalism are a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and interpret map data, including flows and directions of travel.
• Excellent writing and editing skills; proficient in grammar.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with social networking platforms.
• Adept at working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, “newsroom-like” collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills, complemented by diplomacy, empathy, and patience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to plan and organize, set priorities, and multitask.
• Confidence and tenacity to build rapport in order to pursue information, overcome obstacles, and draw information from people.
• Knowledge of geography and roadways within the local coverage area, including general traffic patterns and mass transit, is preferred.
• Previous experience as a television producer and/or public safety dispatch is helpful.
• College degree or certificate preferred. Fields of study including communications, television, media production, or broadcast journalism are a plus.

Skills

• Understanding of map data and traffic information.
• Writing and editing skills.
• Computer skills and social networking platform familiarity.
• Collaborative and deadline-oriented work environment.
• Communication skills, diplomacy, empathy, and patience.
• Attention to detail and planning.
• Knowledge of local geography and traffic patterns.
• Experience as a television producer and/or public safety dispatch.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Company-provided and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday.
• Spirit day to encourage volunteering in the community.
• 401K plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance, and more!

Pay

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. $20.00 - $25.00

Schedule

VIRTUAL, NY

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time