PT Traffic Anchor & Producer for Weekends and Holidays
Core
Weekend and holiday traffic anchor and producer delivering real-time traffic and weather updates to commuters and gathering data for GPS databases.
Role type
Part-time traffic anchor and producer
Builds
On-air traffic and weather reports, website content, and social media posts
Domain
Local media / Transportation
Required skills
On-air voice, local geography knowledge, traffic pattern analysis, fast-paced newsroom environment adaptation, writing and editing, attention to detail, multitasking
Preferred skills
Police scanner familiarity, broadcast experience
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), digital audio editing software
Responsibilities
Deliver up-to-the-minute reports on accidents, delays, and major traffic disruptions; read traffic updates, commercials, and public service announcements on air; 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
Seniority
Individual Contributor