Traffic ProducerReporter - WBBM-AM
Traffic ProducerReporter - WBBM-AM
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Overview
Job Title: Traffic Producer/Reporter
Department: Programming
Reporting To: Brand Manager
Employment Type: PartTime
Pay Transparency: $23.56/Hr. $32.40/Hr.
Location(s): Chicago IL
Work Arrangement: OnSite
The anticipated starting salary range for Illinoisbased individuals expressing interest in this position is $22.20/Hr and $30.53/Hr.
Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills abilities and location of the applicant as well as internal and external equity.
Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: 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 flextime away/vacation days personal parental volunteer) 401(k) retirement plan student loan payment assistance program legal assistance life assistance program identity theft protection discounted home and auto insurance and pet insurance.
Overview:
The WBBMAM Traffic Center is looking for a dynamic and talented professional to work in a fast paced environment as a traffic producer/reporter. Producer duties include: gather write and select traffic information to run in onair radio traffic reports on line and on social media platforms. Be able to manage multiple scanner frequencies digital platforms & maps for the production writing and presentation of traffic reports and digital content. Reporter duties may include sports reporting.
Responsibilities
What Youll Do:
- Gathering writing recording editing and delivering traffic reports as outlined by Audacy Inc.
- Monitoring of traffic gathering assets (ie: traffic camera imagery scanner listening etc).
- Post edit and manage traffic information to Audacy social media accounts (ie: Twitter etc).
- Voicing traffic reports on Audacy stations to air on broadcast and digital platforms.
- Provide live reads of traffic sponsors within designated reports by the company including logging commercials and discrepancies.
- Other duties as required by management.
- This position offers AFTRA benefits and applicant must be willing to join SAG AFTRA union.
Qualifications
More About You:
Required & Preferred:
- A valid drivers license satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check and if the position requires use of applicants own vehicle proof of insurance is required.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Chicago area and traffic geography.
- Minimum of 2 year traffic news and/or sports reporting for broadcast media.
- Must be computer literate and have excellent writing and presentation skills.
Preferred:
- Ability to gather traffic information is a must.
- Knowledge of the broadcast area geography and transportation systems is essential.
Role Expectations (included but not limited to):
- StudioBased Reporting: Work from the studio to mitigate risks associated with internet or power outages that could disrupt reporting. Utilize the studios backup power and resources to ensure continuous operation.
- Receive and Respond to Traffic Tips: Handle listener tip calls regarding traffic information received by phone in the studio.
- InPerson Engagement: Collaborate directly with editors and news anchors to facilitate quick communication and coordination especially in urgent traffic news situations.
- Enhance Ratings through Studio Work: Contribute to improved PPM (Portable People Meter) results by delivering uncompressed audio reports from the studio which positively impacts overall station ratings.
Important Notes:
Please be aware that Audacy willneverask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives willonly come from email addresses ending in @audacy. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications please verify their authenticity before responding.
About Us
Audacy is a scaled leading multiplatform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the countrys two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the countrys largest markets as well as one of the countrys largest podcast networks and the Audacy directtoconsumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more atwww.audacyincFacebookXLinkedInandInstagram.
EEO
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. 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 casebycase basis.
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