PT Traffic Anchor & Producer Weekends

Current employees and contingent workers.

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a…