Traffic Producer - 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.
• 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.
• Previous experience as a television producer and/or public safety dispatch is helpful.
• College degree or certificate preferred in fields of communications, television, media production, or broadcast journalism.

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.
• 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.
• Previous experience as a television producer and/or public safety dispatch is helpful.
• College degree or certificate preferred in fields of communications, television, media production, or broadcast journalism.

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.
• Stress management and quick reaction.
• Knowledge of local geography and traffic patterns.
• Experience in television production and public safety dispatch.
• College education or certificate in related fields.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401K plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary programs such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance, etc.

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. Range: $15.92 - $19.01.

Schedule

Regular Time Type: Part time.

Location

Rutherford, NJ: 201 Route 17 North, 9th Floor, 07070.