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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.

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

Role Expectations (included but not limited to):

• Studio-Based Reporting: Work from the studio to mitigate risks associated with internet orpower outages that could disrupt reporting. Utilize the studio’s backup power and resources to ensure continuous operation.

• Receive and Respond to Traffic Tips: Handle listener tip calls regarding traffic information,received by phone in the studio.

• Coordinate with Mets Radio Broadcast: Accept and process phone calls from Mets radiobroadcast personnel for recorded traffic reports during pre-game segments.

• In-Person Engagement: Collaborate directly with WINS editors and news anchors to facilitatequick communication and coordination, especially in urgent traffic news situations.

• Enhance Ratings through Studio Work: Contribute to improved PPM (Portable People Meter)results by delivering uncompressed audio reports from the studio, which positively impacts overall station ratings.

Additional Information

Pay Transparency:

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.

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Important Notes:

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com . If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

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About Us

Audacy, Inc. is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company that connects with 200 million consumers. Powered by its exclusive, premium audio content that includes unrivaled leadership positions in news and sports radio, Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups, a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer digital audio platform, multiple audio networks, a major event business and a leading, award-winning podcast studio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/audacycorp) , X (https://twitter.com/AudacyCorp) , LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/audacy-inc) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lifeataudacy/) .

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