Traffic Reporter - Audacy, Inc.

Job Title: Traffic Reporter

Department:Programming

Reporting To: Brand Manager 

Employment Type: Full Time

Location(s): Buffalo

Work Arrangement: On Site

Audacy Buffalo is seeking a dynamic and engaging Traffic Reporter to join our team! 

The ideal candidate will have a passion for real-time news reporting and a strong presence on social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram. This role is crucial for providing timely traffic updates and engaging with our audience across various channels. 

The anticipated starting salary range for New York-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $32,656.00/Yr.-$34,999.00/Yr. 

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.

What You'll Do:

• Monitor and report on traffic conditions, accidents, and road closures in real-time. 
• Create and deliver live traffic updates during broadcasts, ensuring accuracy and clarity. 
• Develop engaging social media content that highlights traffic conditions, including posts, stories, and live updates on Facebook, X, and Instagram. 
• Interact with followers on social media platforms to provide assistance and information regarding traffic issues. 
• Collaborate with the news team to integrate traffic reports into broader news coverage. 
• Analyze traffic patterns and trends to provide insightful commentary. 
• Stay updated on the latest traffic news, technology, and social media trends to enhance reporting effectiveness. 

More About You:

• Minimum of 2+ years anchoring or reporting news for broadcast media.
• Must be computer literate and have excellent writing skills.
• Position requires proficiency in editing and packaging news sound and interviews.
• Position requires contemporary sound and excellent on-air delivery.
• Knowledge of the broadcast area and station demographics is essential;
• 4 year degree in journalism preferred.
• 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of traffic reporting while leveraging social media to connect with our audience. If you are passionate about delivering timely information and engaging with the community, we would love to hear from you! 

Interested candidates should submit audio samples, resume, cover letter, and examples of previous social media content related to traffic reporting.

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.

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/ gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.