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Total Traffic + Weather Network

Job Summary:

Prepares and reports on traffic and transit conditions. Will also be trained to produce all markets in the Dallas hub.

Responsibilities

Focuses on providing timely and useful information to commuters planning their drives to and from work, as well as to those already en route by maintaining contact with external sources of information or by observing traffic from air or land vehicle.

Announces the latest accidents and traffic delays.

Reads traffic reports, commercials and public service messages to listeners on the radio from a variety of in-take sources; canvasses local, state and national traffic news to determine significance and prioritization.

Identifies, researches, and creates copy regarding traffic to feature during on-air shift; finalizes content using digital audio editing software.

Manages gathered information: keeps all the facts straight, makes sure details are accurate and current and tracks any changes.

In designated Hub stations, gathers and provides coverage for stations in multiple cities/locations.

Maintains crucial deadlines in order to provide traffic updates in a timely fashion.

May be required to report live on location from helicopters, to paint a visual picture (bird's eye view) by looking out of helicopter window.

May prepare written content, visual images, audio material and video footage for websites, blogs or other social-media platforms.

May require flexibility in work schedules.

May be embedded in a TV station.

Qualifications

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, social networking platforms and audio production software

Knowledgeable with 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 detail, 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 a plus

May require other language proficiency, e.g., Spanish

Work Experience

1+ years experience in on-air radio experience

Education

High School Diploma

Certifications

None required

Location

Dallas, TX: 14001 N Dallas Parkway, Suites 200 and 300, 75240

Position Type

Regular

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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