Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Traffic Anchor
Career Insights for Reporter
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Michigan data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
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.
$56,497 / year median in Michigan
-14% projected decline
Job Description
- 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:
We're seeking an experiencedTraffic Reporter and Producer What You'll Do:
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 platformsWhat You'll Need:
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 Must be willing to work split shifts; 4 hours in AM Drive, 4 hours in PM Drive Must be willing to work weekends Previous on-air broadcast experience College degree is preferred but not requiredWhat 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 patienceLocation:
Detroit, MI:
2529 Orleans St., Suite 100, 48207Position 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!