Traffic Anchor and Producer

Total Traffic + Weather Network

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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 four 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.
• 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.

We're seeking an experienced Traffic and Weather Reporter and Producer to work overnight weekends and fill‑in shifts.

• Gather regional traffic information and enter details into internal computer and web systems.
• Read traffic reports, commercials, and public service messages to listeners.
• Identify, research, and create copy regarding traffic to feature during on‑air shift; finalize content using digital audio editing software.
• Manage information to ensure details are accurate and current, and track any changes.
• Maintain crucial deadlines to provide traffic updates in a timely fashion.
• May prepare written content, visual images, audio material and video footage for websites, blogs, or other social‑media platforms.

• Knowledge of local coverage area geography and roadways, mass transit and traffic patterns.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Pleasant, charismatic and well‑controlled voice; excellent pronunciation.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented, “room‑like” collaborative environment.
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be willing to work split shifts; 4 hours in AM Drive, 4 hours in PM Drive.
• Previous on‑air broadcast experience.
• College degree is preferred but not required.
• Must be willing to work overnights and weekends.

• 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.

Location:

Detroit, MI – 2529 Orleans St., Suite 100, 48207

Position Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Type:

Hourly

• Employer‑sponsored medical,…