Traffic Reporter

Little Rock, AR
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Job Description

CUMULUS MEDIA | Little Rock, AR. is looking for a dynamic Traffic Reporter, Part-Time. Our people work in a state-of-the-art facility, take pride in our community and value teamwork. If you can deliver great traffic information, be focused, creative and multi-task and most of all…love radio, we should talk.

Who We Are: CUMULUS | Little Rock AR. currently features 7 stations in the Little Rock area and surrounding counties. Our stations include: NewsRadio 102.9 KARN, Alice 107.7, B98, KOKY, 920 the Sports Animal, 1090 KAAY, KZPK.

Responsibilities:

  • Gather regional traffic information covering Little Rock and Fayettville and surrounding cities. Enter details into internal computer and web systems.
  • Announces the latest accidents and traffic hold-ups on affiliated broadcast stations.
  • 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 facts straight, makes sure details are accurate and current, and tracks any changes.
  • Maintains crucial deadlines in order to provide traffic updates in a timely fashion.
  • Maintain knowledge of metro interstates, highways, and streets.
  • May be responsible for operating control board for studios and remote programming.

To upload your air-check, please paste the audio file into a Word document and save with name format Lastname.Audio and upload as part of your application by selecting “Include a cover letter”. Instructions are also provided on the application form.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

  • 3 + years of Full-Time On-Air experience with successful ratings history required
  • Strong production skills and knowledge of Op X, VOX Pro/Adobe Audition and Audacity
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking
  • Strong knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations
  • Socially informed and perceptive; up-to-date and in tune daily with the local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of topics/events related to on-air discussions
  • Demonstrated upbeat personality, informative, entertaining and engaging on the air; able to relate to station audience
  • Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and editing skills; proficient in grammar; ability to make others feel comfortable and open up on air
  • Demonstrated creativity and imagination
  • Can work well in a team environment; collaborative

What we offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Professional growth and career path
  • 401K with company match to plan for the long-term

For immediate consideration, please visit

https://cumulusmedia.jobs.net/

For more information about CUMULUS MEDIA, visit our website at:

https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).


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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Part-Time

Location

Little Rock, AR (Onsite)

Job Type

Media - Journalism - Newspaper, Other

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

08/31/2024

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