Traffic Anchor/Editor

Job Description:

  • 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, and 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.
  • 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.

Benefits:

  • 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!
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