Job Description
TWIN Traffic Reporter
Overview
The Audacy PhiladelphiaTWIN Traffic Center is looking for a dynamic and talented professional to work as a part-time Traffic Reporter/Editor for KYW Newsradio. Traffic reporter duties include gathering, writing and updating select traffic stories for broadcast on KYW Newsradio, not only for on air, but also on Audacy's social media channels. Must source traffic info and prepare report coverage for both planned traffic events as well as unplanned traffic events impacting 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. Traffic Information websites, public agency sources, Traffic cameras, 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.
• Making station appearances as required
• Other duties as required by management
• Position offers AFTRA Benefits and applicant must be willing to join SAG AFTRA
Qualifications
Required:
• Knowledge of Philadelphia area Traffic geography
• Minimum 2 year traffic or news reporting for broadcast media
• Knowledge of Google Workspace, Slack and other online collaboration platforms is preferred
• Preferred:
• Must be able to gather & ready real time incident and other traffic information
• Must be an experienced story teller in broadcast Traffic reports
• Knowledge of the broadcast area commuting/local geography and transportation systems are essential
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:
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. Traffic Information websites, public agency sources, Traffic cameras, 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.
- Making station appearances as required
- Other duties as required by management
- Position offers AFTRA Benefits and applicant must be willing to join SAG AFTRA
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro2k41-3-17-59-199-42 in your application.