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Audacy is hiring : TWIN Traffic Producer / Reporter - WBBM-AM in Chicago

Audacy is hiring : TWIN Traffic Producer / Reporter - WBBM-AM in Chicago

MediabistroChicago, IL, United States
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Overview

Job Title : Traffic Producer / Reporter

Department : Programming

Reporting To : Brand Manager

Employment Type : Part-Time

Pay Transparency : $23.56 / Hr. - $32.40 / Hr.

Location(s) : Chicago, IL

Work Arrangement : On-Site

The anticipated starting salary range for Illinois-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $22.20 / Hr and $30.53 / Hr.

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

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.

This is an evergreen posting. We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team. While we may not have an immediate opening, we are continuously building a roster of talented individuals who are interested in becoming a part of our organization when opportunities arise. By submitting your application, you will become part of our talent pool. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to reviewing your application.

Overview :

The WBBM-AM Traffic Center is looking for a dynamic and talented professionalto workin a fast paced environmentas a trafficproducer / reporter. Producerduties include : gather, write, and select trafficinformationto run inon-airradio traffic reports, on line, and on social media platforms. Be able to manage multiple scanner frequencies, digital platforms, & maps forthe 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.

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 (https : / / www.facebook.com / audacycorp) , X (https : / / twitter.com / AudacyCorp) , LinkedIn (https : / / www.linkedin.com / company / audacy-inc / mycompany / ) and Instagram (https : / / www.instagram.com / lifeataudacy / ) .

EEO

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex / gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Job Locations USA-IL-Chicago

ID 2025-7675

Category Programming

Type Part Time Employee

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