TWIN Traffic Reporter

Responsibilities

• Voice Traffic reports on Audacy stations to air on broadcast and digital platforms
• Gather, produce, write and edit traffic information, constantly keeping info current and relevant for both planned and non-planned events
• Maintain traffic operations assets, including production, composition, and editing of traffic information for on-air reports and presentation on Audacy’s social media channels
• Monitor traffic gathering data assets such as 511 Traffic Information websites, public agency sources, traffic camera imagery, and station tip callers
• Post, edit, and manage traffic information on Audacy’s social media accounts
• Provide live reads of traffic sponsors within designated reports and ensure sponsor copy is read and alert management of any issues
• Participate in paid routine air-check coaching sessions (performance evaluations)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of traffic or news reporting experience for broadcast media
• Knowledge of New York Tri-state area traffic geography
• Experience gathering and preparing real-time incident and traffic information
• Ability to be an experienced storyteller for broadcast
• Knowledge of the broadcast area commuting/local geography and transportation systems

About the Role

The Audacy NY TWIN Traffic Center is seeking a dynamic and talented professional to work as a Traffic reporter for 1010 WINS and at times WFAN & WCBS-FM. Traffic reporter duties include gathering, writing, and updating select traffic stories for broadcast on participating NY Audacy Radio stations, not only for on air, but also on Audacy’s social media channels. Deliver live and taped Traffic reports to all participating Audacy radio stations as required. Manage all traffic operations assets from the production, composition, and editing of Traffic information used in on-air reports, to the presentation of Traffic info both on-air and also via on-line station social media channels.

Benefits

• AfTRA Benefits

Pay

The anticipated starting salary range for New York-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $40.43/Hr.-$40.43/Hr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Schedule

Part-Time Work Arrangement: On-site

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Company Overview

Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month. We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers.

EEO Statement

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.