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Traffic Reporter/Producer
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What they do
A Reporter investigates and reports on news events and stories. Gathers information from interviews, site visits and background research, and writes reports for news and media outlets. May edit news stories or write news commentary. Covers a particular territory or specializes in a topic such as politics, sports, on an industry. Works for a news service or media company, or works freelance and takes assignments from news organizations.
$68,475 / year median in Massachusetts
-15% projected decline
Job Description
- 3.4 Medford, MA Job Details Part-time $15.60
- $19.
- and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America , reaches 90% of Americans every month
- a monthly audience that's twice the size of any other audio company
- almost three times the size of the largest TV network
- and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. In fact, we have: More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined; We're the largest podcast publisher , with more monthly downloads than the second
- and third-largest podcast publishers combined.
- and our company reflects that same kind of diversity.
What We Need:
Total Traffic & Weather Network is seeking an experienced Traffic Anchor and Producer to fill a part-time weekend afternoon/evening shift that will keep our listeners informed of traffic and weather in the Boston area and New England. This is a live shift for one of Boston's heritage and legacy news and information stations. Candidates must be knowledgeable of the local highways, routes, and landmarks that are in and out of Boston and the surrounding area.What You'll Do:
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.What You'll Need:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Strong knowledge of local geography, major roadways, mass transit systems, and traffic patterns. 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.What You'll Bring:
Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return 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 patienceCompensation:
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. $15.60- $19.
Location:
Medford, MA:
1 Cabot Road, Suite 320, 02155Position Type:
Regular Time Type:
Part timePay Type:
Hourly Benefits:
iHeartMedia's benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following: Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options (employees meeting ACA measurement) 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!