Traffic Reporter

Job Description

Part-Time Traffic Reporter
Overview

Job Title: Part-Time Traffic Reporter

Department: Programming

Reporting To: Brand Manager

Employment Type: Part -Time

Location(s): Minneapolis, MN

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 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:

WCCO-AM is looking for a dynamic and talented professional to work as a fill-in traffic reporter/producer for the TWIN (Traffic/Weather Information Network) team. Duties include: gathering, writing and delivering traffic alerts to run in radio traffic updates…over the air, online, and on social media platforms. Must prepare upcoming traffic coverage for planned and unplanned traffic events. This position does not receive regular hours. Must be available to work on an as-needed basis: including some holidays.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
• Gather, write, record, edit and deliver live traffic reports as outlined by Audacy Inc.
• Monitor traffic gathering data systems (i.e. Traffic camera imagery, scanner listening, etc.)
• Post, manage, and keep track of relevant and impactful traffic information to/for Audacy Social media accounts (i.e. X, Twitter, IG)
• Other duties as required and assigned by management
*Position offers AFTRA Benefits and applicant must be willing to join SAG AFTRA Qualifications

More About You:

Required & Preferred:
• Knowledge of local Traffic geography, topography, and trends
• Minimum 2-year traffic or news reporting for broadcast media
• Must be computer literate - have excellent writing and oral presentation skills
• Must be helpful in traffic gathering operations.
• Knowledge of the transportation network (bus, train, and HOV lanes) is essential

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 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:
- Gather, write, record, edit and deliver live traffic reports as outlined by Audacy Inc.
- Monitor traffic gathering data systems (i.e. Traffic camera imagery, scanner listening, etc.)
- Post, manage, and keep track of relevant and impactful traffic information to/for Audacy Social media accounts (i.e. X, Twitter, IG)
- Other duties as required and assigned by management
*Position offers AFTRA Benefits and applicant must be willing to join SAG AFTRA

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpz5zo-18-117-138-39-42 in your application.