Social Media Correspondent-part time

Overview Job Title: TWIN Traffic Reporter

Department: News

Reporting To: Director TWIN Operations

Employment Type: Part-Time

On-site

The Audacy NY TWIN Traffic Centeris looking for adynamic and talented professional to work as a Traffic reporter for1010 WINS and at times WFAN & WCBS-FM.Traffic reporterduties includegathering, writing and updating select traffic stories for broadcast on participating NY Audacy Radio station, not only for on air, but also on Audacy’s social media channels. Deliver live and taped Traffic reports to all participating Audacy radio stations as required.Manage all traffic operations assets from the production, composition and editing of Traffic information used in on-air reports, to the presentation of Traffic info both on-air and also via on-line station social media channels.Must source both Traffic & Transit info and prepare report coverage for both planned Traffic events as well as unplanned Real-Time Traffic events impacting New York Tri-state area and people’s ability to get around

The anticipated starting salary range for New York-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $40.43/Hr.-$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 employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Voice 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. 511 Traffic Information websites, public agency sources (Transcom, Port Authority, NYDOT), Traffic camera imagery, Public agency/police scanner listening, station tip callers etc.)

Post, edit & manage Traffic information to Audacy Social media accounts i.e. Twitter X

Participate in paid routine air-check coaching sessions (performance evaluation)

Minimum 2-year traffic or news reporting for broadcast media

Knowledge of Google Workspace, Slack and other online collaboration platforms

Must be an experienced story teller for broadcast

Knowledge of the broadcast area commuting/local geography and transportation systems are essential

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. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process.