Traffic Reporter

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.

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

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