Traffic Producer - Full Time (Union)

What You’ll Do Monitor all traffic cameras, scanners, maps, social media, and other resources for traffic information. Enter that information into the traffic database and assist anchors. Collect and input traffic data into the TTWN database for the on-air reporters to accurately deliver traffic reports to our many affiliates in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Provide accurate, useful, and timely traffic information to commuters by utilizing external sources and inputting them into the data system. Sources may include but are not limited to cameras, police scanners, tip-line phone calls, two-way radios, DOT websites, emails, X, and more. Maintain crucial deadlines to provide constantly up-to-date traffic information. What You’ll Need Ability to understand and interpret map data, including flows and directions of travel. Excellent writing and editing skills; proficient in grammar. Strong computer skills and familiarity with social networking platforms. Adept at working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, "newsroom-like" collaborative environment. Excellent communication skills, complemented by diplomacy, empathy, and patience. Strong attention to detail and ability to plan and organize, set priorities, and multitask. Confidence and tenacity to build rapport in order to pursue information, overcome obstacles, and draw information from people. Knowledge of geography and roadways within the local coverage area, including general traffic patterns and mass transit, is preferred. Previous experience as a television producer and/or public safety dispatch is helpful. College degree or certificate preferred. Fields of study including communications, television, media production, or broadcast journalism are a plus. What You’ll Bring Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return. Full proficiency and understanding of job function. Open communication with colleagues and direct reports that encourages collaboration and team consensus. Strong problem solving skills. Efficiency with independent work under minimal guidance. Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness. Professional communication that stresses diplomacy, empathy and patience. Compensation Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job‑related qualifications, and alignment with market data. $20.00 - $25.00 Location VIRTUAL, NY Position Type Regular Time Type Full time Pay Type Hourly Benefits Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options. Company provided and supplemental life insurance. Paid vacation and sick time. Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enables our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing. A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to volunteer in their community. A 401K plan. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well‑being, family and caregiving. A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. Non‑Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law. Our organization participates in E‑Verify. Click here to learn about E‑Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr