Traffic Reporter

About the role

iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in America, reaching 90% of Americans each month – a monthly audience twice the size of any other audio company, almost three times the largest TV network, and almost four times the largest ad‑supported music streaming service. The company boasts more #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined, is the largest podcast publisher with more monthly downloads than the second‑ and third‑largest podcast publishers combined, and creates popular branded live music events such as the iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartRadio Music Awards, iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour. iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America, its social media footprint is seven times larger than the next largest audio service, and it offers the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry. iHeartMedia’s values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Gather regional traffic information and enter details into internal computer and web systems
• Read traffic reports, commercials, and public service messages to listeners
• Identify, research, and create copy regarding traffic to feature during on‑air shift; finalizes content using digital audio editing software
• Manage information; keeping all facts straight, making sure details are accurate and current, and tracking any changes
• Maintain crucial deadlines in order to provide traffic updates in a timely fashion
• May prepare written content, visual images, audio material and video footage for websites, blogs, or other social‑media platforms

Requirements

• Knowledge of local coverage area geography and roadways, mass transit and traffic patterns
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Pleasant, charismatic and well‑controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented, “newsroom‑like” collaborative environment
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment
• Previous on‑air broadcast experience preferred but not required
• College degree preferred but not required
• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Ability to work within prescribed guidelines without needing close supervision
• Problem solving skills within established procedures
• Understanding of when to seek guidance for unforeseen problems
• Close attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to act in a professional manner and collaborate with colleagues of different levels

Schedule

• Split shifts: 4 hours in AM Drive, 4 hours in PM Drive
• Willing to work weekends

Benefits

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow employees to more easily volunteer in their community
• 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

Pay

$18.40 - $23.00 hourly