Knx News - Traffic Reporter

Job Description

KNX News - PT Traffic Reporter
Overview

KNX News, Southern California's only 24/7 local audio newsroom, is looking for a dynamic, talented, and experienced professional to work in a fast-paced environment as a traffic reporter/producer. Duties include gathering traffic information from multiple sources in real time and delivering comprehensive traffic reports on the radio as well as KNX News's digital platforms and social media.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver live traffic reports every ten minutes on over-the-air and digital platforms
On-air duties may include live reporting of news events (i.e. major accidents/closures, pursuits, natural and man-made disasters, etc.) and delivering timely news content as directed by newsroom management and news editors.

Monitor and compile information from traffic-gathering data assets (i.e. traffic camera imagery, scanners, Dataminr, social media, etc.)

Deliver compelling live reads of traffic sponsorships within designated reports
Other duties as required by management

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Comprehensive knowledge of Los Angeles and Southern California-area traffic geography and transportation systems

Minimum 2 years of traffic or news reporting in the Los Angeles market

Literacy and comfort level with existing and emerging digital technology

Ability to balance multiple duties and monitor multiple sources in real time

Excellent writing and presentation skills

Conversational, engaging, dynamic delivery

4-year degree preferred

Position offers SAG-AFTRA Benefits and applicant must be willing to join SAG AFTRA

A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.

Additional Information

Pay Transparency: The anticipated starting salary range for California based individuals expressing interest in this position is $21.19/hr to $31.44/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 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 (@Audacy_Corp).

Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver live traffic reports every ten minutes on over-the-air and digital platforms
On-air duties may include live reporting of news events (i.e. major accidents/closures, pursuits, natural and man-made disasters, etc.) and delivering timely news content as directed by newsroom management and news editors.

Monitor and compile information from traffic-gathering data assets (i.e. traffic camera imagery, scanners, Dataminr, social media, etc.)

Deliver compelling live reads of traffic sponsorships within designated reports
Other duties as required by management

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4povz-18-119-139-22-42 in your application.