Traffic Producer - Part Time

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 to accurately deliver traffic reports to our many affiliates in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
• Provide accurate, useful, and timely traffic information to commuters by utilizing external sources and inputting them into the data system.
• 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.
• Ability to handle stress, work calmly and effectively under pressure, and react quickly to changes.
• 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

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

Skills

Understanding of map data interpretation
Writing and editing skills
Computer skills and social networking platform familiarity
Collaborative environment adaptability
Communication skills, diplomacy, empathy, and patience
Attention to detail and planning/organizing/prioritizing ability
Stress management and quick reaction capability
Geography and roadways knowledge within local coverage area

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!