Traffic Producer

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** The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it!  iHeart

Media,
** 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. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix;
* iHeart is
** the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers**, who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America;
* We create and produce some of
** the most popular and well-known branded live music events
** in America, including the iHeart

Radio Music Festival, the iHeart

Radio Music Awards, the iHeart

Country Festival, iHeart

Radio Fiesta Latina and the iHeart

Radio Jingle Ball Tour;
* iHeart

Radio is the **#1 streaming radio digital service
** in America;
* Our
** social media footprint
** is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and
* We have
** the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio**, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale.  As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.

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: iHeart

Media!

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 iHeart

Media 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 a skilled traffic producer to monitor resources and input traffic data for Chicago and 16 other hub markets.
** What You'll Do:
*** Undertake key administrative responsibilities and assist in planning and producing live and/or pre-recorded radio shows, which may include news, music, talk, sports, traffic, and feature productions
* Generate original ideas, identify suitable ideas from others, and carry out thorough research
* Research information, obtain materials and assist with contacting and scheduling guests
* Give direction to presenters, content providers, assistants and other crew members
* Manage budgets and ensure the efficient use of resources
* Obtain permissions or licenses for recording or broadcasting on location, and for the use of music, sound effects and audio archive material
* Monitor listener emails, inquiries and responses related to shows
* Work in collaboration with presenters, performers or other program contributors, in order to perform quality assurance to meet established production standards, rules and regulations
* Use various broadcasting technologies such as soundboards and editing/production software
* Schedule and monitor the radio stream during live recordings
* Assist with time-keeping, saving show recordings, archiving show files and post-production editing as directed
* May work the board for pre-recorded or live shows
** What You'll Need:
***…