Overview
The Audacy NY TWIN Traffic Center is looking for a dynamic and talented professional to work as a Traffic reporter & producer for 1010 WINS & WCBS-AM. Traffic reporter duties include gathering, writing and updating select traffic stories for broadcast on WINS & WCBS-AM, not only for on air, but also on Audacy's social media channels. Deliver live and taped Traffic reports for both all-news 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 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 $40.03/hr - $40.03/hr..
Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
Voice Traffic reports on Audacy stations to air on broadcast and digital platforms
Gather, produce, write and edit traffic information, constantly keeping info current and relevant for both planned and non-planned events.
Monitor all Traffic gathering data assets (i.e. 511 Traffic Information websites, public agency sources (Transcom, Port Authority, NYDOT), Traffic camera imagery, Traffic surveillance aircraft, scanner listening, station tip callers etc.)
Post, edit & manage Traffic information to Audacy Social media accounts i.e. Twitter X
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.
Participate in routing air-check coaching sessions
Other duties as required by management
Position offers AFTRA Benefits and applicant must be willing to join SAG AFTRA
Qualifications
More About You:
Knowledge of New York Tri-state area Traffic geography
Minimum 2-year traffic or news reporting for broadcast media
Must be willing to join SAG AFTRA
Required & Preferred:
Knowledge of Google Workspace, Slack and other online collaboration platforms
Must be able to gather & ready real time incident and other traffic information
Must be anexperienced story tellerin broadcast Traffic reports
Knowledge of the broadcast area commuting/local geography and transportation systems are essential
Additional Information
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.
About Us
Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD; OTC: AUDA) is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company with the country's best collection of local music, news and sports brands, a premium podcast creator, major event producer, and digital innovator. Audacy engages 200 million consumers each month, bringing people together around content that matters to them. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com , Facebook (Audacy Corp), X (@AudacyCorp), LinkedIn (@Audacy-Inc), Instagram (@lifeataudacy) and Threads (@AudacyCorp)._
EEO
Audacy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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 2024-6861
Category News
Type Union
