Traffic Producer / Reporter - AM

Job Description

Overview

The WBBM-AM Traffic Center is looking for a dynamic and talented professional to work in a fast paced environment as a traffic producer/reporter. Producer duties include: gather, write, and select traffic information to run in on-air radio traffic reports, on line, and on social media platforms. Be able to manage multiple scanner frequencies, digital platforms, & maps for the production, writing, and presentation of traffic reports and digital content. Reporter duties may include sports reporting.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
• Gathering, writing, recording, editing, and delivering traffic reports as outlined by Audacy Inc.
• Monitoring of traffic gathering assets (ie: traffic camera imagery, scanner listening, etc).
• Post, edit and manage traffic information to Audacy social media accounts (ie: Twitter, etc).
• Voicing traffic reports on Audacy stations to air on broadcast and digital platforms.
• Provide live reads of traffic sponsors within designated reports by the company including logging commercials and discrepancies.
• Other duties as required by management.
• This position offers AFTRA benefits and applicant must be willing to join SAG AFTRA union.

Qualifications

More About You:

Required & Preferred:
• A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and if the position requires use of applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Chicago area and traffic geography.
• Minimum of 2 year traffic, news, and/or sports reporting for broadcast media.
• Must be computer literate, and have excellent writing and presentation skills.

Preferred:
• Ability to gather traffic information is a must.
• Knowledge of the broadcast area geography and transportation systems is essential.

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. Utilize the studio's backup power and resources to ensure continuous operation.
• Receive and Respond to Traffic Tips: Handle listener tip calls regarding traffic information, received by phone in the studio.
• 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, which positively impacts overall station ratings.

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.

#LI-NG2 About Us

Audacy is a scaled, 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. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do:
- Gathering, writing, recording, editing, and delivering traffic reports as outlined by Audacy Inc.
- Monitoring of traffic gathering assets (ie: traffic camera imagery, scanner listening, etc).
- Post, edit and manage traffic information to Audacy social media accounts (ie: Twitter, etc).
- Voicing traffic reports on Audacy stations to air on broadcast and digital platforms.
- Provide live reads of traffic sponsors within designated reports by the company including logging commercials and discrepancies.
- Other duties as required by management.
- This position offers AFTRA benefits and applicant must be willing to join SAG AFTRA union.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gw0v3y-18-116-15-124-42 in your application.