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iHeartMedia

PT Anchor/Editor

iHeartMedia, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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What We Need: We’re seeking an experienced Traffic Anchor to keep our listeners abreast of traffic and weather in the local area.

What You’ll Do:

Provide timely and useful information to commuters planning their drives

Announce the latest accidents and traffic delays

Read traffic reports, commercials and public service messages to listeners

Gather information from a variety of in-take sources; canvass local, state and national traffic news to determine significance

Identify, research and create copy regarding traffic and weather to feature during on-air shift; edit content using digital audio editing software

Manages information; keeping the facts straight to ensure that details are accurate

Keep website up to date

Prepares written content, visual images, audio and video for websites, blogs or other social media platforms

Requires weekend and holiday availability, as well as occasional overnights as needed

What You’ll Need:

Demonstrated strong experience in Microsoft Office application, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint

Knowledge of the local coverage area geography and roadways, mass transit and traffic patterns

Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation

Adept at working in a fast-paced, deadline oriented, “newsroom-like” collaborative environment

Excellent writing and editing skills; proficient in grammar

Strong attention to details, following up until issues are resolved

Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi-task in a fast paced environment

Understanding of police scanners is a plus

Previous broadcast experience

What You’ll Bring:

Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return

Full proficiency and understanding of job function

Open communication with colleagues and direct reports that encourages collaboration and team consensus

Strong problem solving skills

Efficiency with independent work under minimal guidance

Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness

Professional communication that stresses diplomacy, empathy and patience

Compensation: Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

$17.65 - $20.00

Location: Rockville, MD: 1801 Rockville Pike, 4th Floor, 20852

Position Type: Regular

Time Type: Part time

Pay Type: Hourly

Benefits: iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options (employees meeting ACA measurement)

A 401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving

A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click here (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees) to learn about E-Verify.

iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month – we specialize in radio, digital, social, podcasts, influencers, data, and events across the nation and provide premier opportunities for advertisers.

Visit iHeartMedia.com to learn more about us.

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