Overview
Job Title: Traffic Reporter
Department: Programming
Reporting To: Brand Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location(s): Pittston, PA
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off, 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:
Audacy in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has an opportunity for the right individual who can gather, report, and personalize traffic for our 4 brands. Ability to interact, relate, and compliment conversations with our top rated live shows in a fun, upbeat atmosphere is encouraged.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
* Gathering road and traffic conditions using tools provided including cameras, apps, websites, and phone.
* Managing own schedule between multiple stations to provide a mix of live and prerecorded reports by a schedule.
* Voicing and producing audio files using Adobe Audition.
* Knowledge of Northeast PA roads and concise reporting of traffic problems.
* Execute reports in a conversational, non-news presentation.
* Regular interactions with main hosts/personalities on air.
Qualifications
Required:
Flexibility needed for morning and/or afternoon drive time as this position requires swing shifts from time to time for coverage.
Preferred:
* Familiarity with market preferred but not required.
* On air experience with Country, CHR, or Classic Hits also a plus.
* Experience producing audio and knowledge of Adobe Audition preferred.
Role Expectations (included but not limited to):
* Studio-Based Reporting: Work from the studio to mitigate risks associated with internet or power outages that could disrupt reporting.
* Receive and Respond to Traffic Tips: Handle listener tip calls regarding traffic information.
* In-Person 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.
Important Notes:
Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.
About Us
Audacy is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country’s largest markets, as well as one of the country’s largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform.
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.
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