Overview
Job Title: TWIN Traffic Reporter
Department: News
Reporting To: Director TWIN Operations
Employment Type: Part-Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Job Description:
The Audacy NY TWIN Traffic Center is looking for a dynamic and talented professional to work as a Traffic reporter for 1010 WINS and at times WFAN & WCBS-FM. Traffic reporter duties include gathering, writing and updating select traffic stories for broadcast on participating NY Audacy Radio station, not only for on air, but also on Audacy's social media channels. Deliver live and taped Traffic reports to all participating Audacy radio stations as required. Manage all traffic operations assets from the production, composition and editing of Traffic information used in on-air reports, to the presentation of Traffic info both on-air and also via on-line station social media channels. Must source both Traffic & Transit info and prepare report coverage for both planned Traffic events as well as unplanned Real-Time Traffic events impacting New York Tri-state area and people's ability to get around
The anticipated starting salary range for New York-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $40.43/Hr.-$40.43/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 full time employees with a comprehensive benefits package to include: health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, discounted employee stock purchase, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
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Voice Traffic reports on Audacy stations to air on broadcast and digital platforms
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Gather, produce, write and edit traffic information, constantly keeping info current and relevant for both planned and non-planned events.
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Monitor all Traffic gathering data assets (i.e. 511 Traffic Information websites, public agency sources (Transcom, Port Authority, NYDOT), Traffic camera imagery, Public agency/police scanner listening, station tip callers etc.)
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Post, edit & manage Traffic information to Audacy Social media accounts i.e. Twitter X
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Provide live reads of Traffic sponsors within designated reports by the company, including certifying on station logs that sponsor copy was read, as well as alerting management of any discrepancies when sponsor copy didn't air for whatever reason or if there are problems with live read copy.
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Participate in paid routine air-check coaching sessions (performance evaluation)
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Other duties as required by management
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Position offers qualifying AFTRA Benefits and applicant must be willing to join SAG AFTRA
Qualifications
Required & Prefered:
Required:
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Knowledge of New York Tri-state area Traffic geography
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Minimum 2-year traffic or news reporting for broadcast media
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Must be willing to join SAG AFTRA
Preferred:
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Knowledge of Google Workspace, Slack and other online collaboration platforms
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Must be able to gather & ready real time incident and other traffic information
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Must be an experienced story teller for broadcast
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Knowledge of the broadcast area commuting/local geography and transportation systems are 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.
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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-NY-New York
ID 2025-7548
Category News
Type Union
In Summary: Audacy NY TWIN Traffic Center is looking for a dynamic and talented professional to work as a Traffic reporter for 1010 WINS and at times WFAN & WCBS-FM . Responsibilities include gathering, writing and updating select traffic stories for broadcast on participating NY Audacy Radio station, not only for on air, but also on Audacy's social media channels . En Español: Descripción del trabajo: El Centro de Tráfico TWIN está buscando un profesional dinámico y talentoso para trabajar como reportero de tráfico en 1010 WINS y a veces WFAN & WCBS-FM. Las tareas de los reporteros de tránsito incluyen recopilar, escribir y actualizar historias de tráfico para su difusión en la estación participante NY Audacy Radio, no solo por vía aérea, sino también en los canales de redes sociales de New York. Entregar informes de tráfico vivos y grabados a todas las estaciones de radio participantes Audace según sea necesario. Gestionar todos los activos de tráfico desde la producción, composición y edición de información sobre el tráfico utilizada en los reportes en línea. Audacy ofrece a los empleados de tiempo completo un paquete integral de beneficios que incluye: coordinador de atención médica, médico, odontológico, visión, telemedicina, cuentas flexibles de gastos, cuenta de ahorro de salud, discapacidad, seguro de vida, enfermedad crítica, indemnización hospitalaria, seguro por accidente, tiempo libre pagado (en enfermo, vacaciones, personal, parental, voluntario), 401 ((k) plan de jubilación, compra de acciones con descuento para empleados, programa de ayuda al pago de préstamos estudiantiles, asistencia legal, Programa de asistencia vital, protección contra el robo de identidad, seguros de hogar y automóviles con descuentos, y seguro en vivo. Responsabilidades Lo que harás: cualquier informe de voz sobre las estaciones de Audace para transmitir en plataformas radiofónicas y digitales Gather, producir alerta, escribir información de tráfico, mantener constantemente la información actual y relevante tanto para patrocinadores como eventos no planificados. Participar en sesiones de coaching regulares pagadas (evaluación del rendimiento) Otras tareas según lo requiera la gerencia Ofertas de posición calificantes AFTRA Beneficios y candidato deben estar dispuestos a unirse a SAG Aftra Calificaciones requeridas & Preferidos: Requerido: Conocimiento del área Tri-estado de Nueva York Geografía de tráfico Mínimo de 2 años de tráfico o informes de noticias para medios de difusión Deben estar dispusidos a afiliarse a SAg AFTra Preferido: conocimientos sobre Google Workspace, Slack y otras plataformas de colaboración en línea Deben ser capaces de recopilar y preparar información de tráfico en tiempo real y otra información de tránsito Debe ser un contador de historias experimentado para la transmisión Conocimientos básicos sobre el área de transmisión viajes / geografía local y sistemas de transporte son esenciales Notas importantes: tenga en cuenta que Audacy nunca le pedirá que envíe dinero durante cualquier punto del proceso de contratación. Audacy es un importante productor de eventos y proveedor de soluciones de marketing digital y el líder incomparable en noticias locales y radio deportivo. Obtenga más información en www.audacyinc.com, Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/audacycorp) , X (httbs://twitter.com /AudacyCorp), LinkedIn (http://www .linkedin.com-company/audecy-inc/mycompany /) e Instagram ( https://www..instagram. com/life ancatacy/). EEO Audace es un Empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades. Las llamadas por cualquier otra razón no serán devueltas. Se consideran las solicitudes razonables de alojamiento en cada caso.