Job Description

Total Traffic + Weather Network

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The audio revolution is here \xe2\x80\x93 and iHeart is leading it! From broadcast radio to digital streaming radio to podcasting, audio continues to grow \xe2\x80\x93 and iHeart, which reaches 90% of Americans every month, is the #1 audio company in America across every one of those platforms. We\xe2\x80\x99re the home of many of the country\xe2\x80\x99s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers; we build important connections with hundreds of communities across America; we create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America; and we have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting. Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia.

If you\xe2\x80\x99re excited about this role but don\xe2\x80\x99t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

What We Need:
We\xe2\x80\x99re seeking an experienced Traffic Anchor 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 and ensure that details are accurate. Keep website up to date

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

May require flexibility in work schedule

What You\'ll Need:
Demonstrated strong experience in Microsoft Office application, including MS 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, \xe2\x80\x9cnewsroom-like\xe2\x80\x9d 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

Location:
Southfield, MI: 3000 Town Center, Suite 2160, 48075

Position Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Type:
Hourly

Benefits:
iHeartMedia\xe2\x80\x99s 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

Company provided and supplemental life insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing

A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community

A 401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost \xe2\x80\x93 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!

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.

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