Twin Traffic Reporter

Job Description

Overview

The Audacy Detroit TWIN Traffic Center is looking for a dynamic and talented professional to work as a Traffic reporter/editor for 97.1 The Ticket, 99.5 WYCD, 104.3 WOMC and The Bet 1270. Traffic reporter duties include gathering, writing and updating select traffic stories for broadcast, not only for on air, but also on Audacy's social media channels.

Responsibilities

What you'll do:
• Voice/Record 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 Detroit 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
• IMPORTANT: This position requires working a split shift in morning and afternoon drive.

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/Record 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-gw23ej-18-191-165-88-42 in your application.