Traffic Reporter

Audacy in  Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has an opportunity for the right individual who can gather, report, and personalize traffic for our 4 brands. Ability to interact, relate, and compliment conversations with our top rated live shows in a fun, upbeat atmosphere is encouraged

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.

What You'll Do:

• Gathering road and traffic conditions using tools provided including cameras, apps, websites, and phone
• Managing own schedule between multiple stations to provide a mix of live and prerecorded reports by a schedule
• Voicing and producing audio files using Abobe Audition
• Knowledge of Northeast PA roads and concise reporting of traffic problems
• Execute reports in a conversational, non-news presentation
• Regular interactions with main hosts/personalities on air

Required:

Flexibility needed for morning and/or afternoon drive time as this position requires swing shifts from time to time for coverage.

Preferred: 

• Familiarity with market preferred but not required.
• On air experience with Country, CHR, or Classic Hits also a plus.
• Experience producing audio and knowledge of Adobe Audition preferred.

Role Expectations (included but not limited to):

• Studio-Based Reporting: Work from the studio to mitigate risks associated with internet or power 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.
• In-Person Engagement: Collaborate directly with editors and news anchors to facilitate quick 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.

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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Audacy is a scaled, leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country’s largest markets, as well as one of the country’s largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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