Traffic Reporter/Producer

About the role

Total Traffic + Weather Network is seeking an experienced Traffic Anchor and Producer to fill a part-time weekend afternoon/evening shift.

Responsibilities

• Work a regular weekend schedule.
• Work an additional and flexible schedule as needed, which may include early mornings, evenings, overnights weekends, and/or holidays.
• Provide timely, accurate, and useful information to help commuters plan their drives.
• Deliver up to the minute reports on accidents, delays, and major traffic disruptions.
• Read traffic updates, commercials, and public service announcements on air.
• Gather information from multiple intake sources and monitor local, state, and national traffic feeds to determine what’s most relevant.
• Research, write, and produce traffic and weather copy for on air use; edit audio using digital editing software.
• Manage incoming information, verify facts, and ensure all details are accurate and current; maintain updated content on station websites.
• Create written, visual, audio, and video content for websites, blogs, and social media platforms.
• Work a flexible schedule as needed, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Strong knowledge of local geography, major roadways, mass transit systems, and traffic patterns.
• A clear, pleasant, and well-controlled on-air voice with excellent pronunciation.
• Skilled at working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, newsroom-style environment.
• Excellent writing and editing abilities with a strong command of grammar.
• Exceptional attention to detail with consistent follow-through until issues are resolved.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize 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.
• Knowledge of local geography and traffic patterns.
• Pleasant and clear on-air voice.
• Editing and writing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational and multitasking skills.
• Police scanner familiarity (plus).
• Broadcast experience (preferred).

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans with various coverage options.
• A 401K plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost.
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance, and more!