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iHeartMedia

PT Traffic Anchor & Producer for Weekends and Holidays

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Medford, MA, USA
16-20 Hourly
Entry level
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Medford, MA, USA
16-20 Hourly
Entry level
Provides accurate, timely traffic and weather reports for weekend, holiday, and fill-in broadcasts. Monitors traffic feeds, verifies information, researches and writes on-air copy, reads updates and announcements, edits audio, updates station websites, and creates written, visual, audio, and video content for digital and social platforms.
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The audio revolution is here – 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. 


Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity.  Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.


Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!


If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.  At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

                                                                             

What We Need:

We’re seeking an experienced Traffic Anchor and Producer to keep our listeners informed of traffic and weather in the local area along with gathering traffic information for GPS databases.

                                                                             

What You'll Do:


  • Be available for a regular weekend shift along with a flexible fill-in and holiday schedule.
  • 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.

                                                                             

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 patience

Compensation:


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.


$16.00 - $20.00

                                                                             

Location:

Medford, MA: 1 Cabot Road, Suite 320, 02155

                                                                             

Position Type:                                                                                             

Regular

                                                                             

Time Type:

Part time

                                                                             

Pay 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!

                                                                             

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.


The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.


Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.


Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.


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