Traffic Reporter/Producer, Assignment Editor

About the role

Total Traffic + Weather Network Miami (TTWN) is seeking a dynamic Reporter/Producer, Assignment Editor, in the Miami Fort-Lauderdale area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely, accurate, and useful traffic updates to help commuters plan their drive.
• Report the latest accidents, delays, and road conditions; read traffic reports, commercials, and public service announcements on air.
• Gather and verify information from multiple sources — including local, state, and national traffic feeds — to determine what’s most relevant for listeners.
• Write, research, and produce on-air traffic and weather content; edit audio using digital editing software.
• Maintain accuracy across all updates and ensure details are current; keep station websites updated with real-time information.
• Create written, visual, audio, and video content for websites, blogs, and social media platforms.
• Use local traffic resources — including the TTWN Drone — to gather information and post updates across X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and more.
• Serve as an assignment-editor-style producer: dispatch the Drone, enter traffic data into GPS apps, and field calls from television partners.
• Work flexible schedules as needed, including split shifts, holidays, weekends, early mornings, late evenings, and storm-related coverage.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Strong knowledge of local geography, major roadways, mass transit, and traffic patterns.
• A clear, pleasant, and well-controlled on-air voice with excellent pronunciation.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, newsroom-style environment.
• Excellent writing, editing, and grammar skills.
• A strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Able to prioritize, organize, and multitask effectively in a high-volume setting.
• Familiarity with police scanners is a plus.
• Previous broadcast experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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

• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Local geography and traffic patterns knowledge.
• Pleasant and controlled on-air voice.
• Writing, editing, and grammar skills.
• Attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Police scanner familiarity (plus).
• Broadcast experience (preferred).

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans with various coverage options.
• Company-provided and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid company holidays.
• Spirit day to encourage volunteering in the community.
• 401K plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost.
• Additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance, and more!