KTAR News Fill-In Traffic Reporter Job at Bonneville International in Phoenix

Compensation Range

$15-$21 per hour

Position Overview

As KTAR Traffic fill‑in reporter, you will play a critical role gathering relevant information such as crashes, road construction and breaking traffic news to report for anchors. You will also regularly deliver traffic reports as scheduled. This position is also part of the KTAR newsroom and is an on‑call opportunity for a broadcast professional eager to contribute to a winning team and the traffic department.

Note: Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and company discretion.

This position is onsite, requiring regular work at our Phoenix site.

What You Will Do

• Weekday mornings (5a‑9a), middays (9a‑3p), afternoons (3p‑7p) as traffic editor or reporter, or both; weekends (8a‑4p).
• Utilize traffic cameras, official social media sources, police scanner monitoring, and internal Bonneville resources to deliver traffic news on air.
• Gather and provide a running list of problems on Phoenix‑area roads, freeways, and situations affecting traffic for KTAR Traffic Center staff.
• Effectively and appropriately use social media to present traffic updates via all available media channels.
• Respond to on‑call opportunities during KTAR News holidays and when full‑time staff take vacation.
• Contribute to news coverage by pitching or entering potential traffic stories.
• Work in compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills And Experience We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 1 year of traffic reporting or producer experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and utilize news feeds and social media.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with conversational yet professional news delivery.
• Proficiency in editing audio using software like Audition or Newsboss Audio Editor is a plus.
• Knowledge of news software Newsboss preferred.
• Multilingual skills preferred; Spanish language speaking and writing preferred.
• Strong desire to work at Arizona’s largest and most respected award‑winning news radio station.
• We strongly encourage you to apply if you meet most of these qualifications.

Physical Demands

• Ability to fill‑in on as requested by traffic supervisor or news director.
• Process and maintain information through oral or written communication effectively.
• Substantial physical movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction with good eye‑hand coordination.
• Lift, move, and carry up to 20 lb. on occasion.

What We Offer You

• Paid time off for sick leave (1 hour accrued for every 30 hours worked).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• Access to a team of free financial planners.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Dynamic team culture that values teamwork, fun, and collaboration.

Bonneville is an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority, female, disability, veteran encouraged to apply.

Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide. We build up, connect, inform, and celebrate communities and families; as an integrated media company, we provide content, advertising, and digital marketing across 23 radio stations and an NBC affiliate TV station, serving diverse communities with responsibility and respect.