iHeartMedia
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.
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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.
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