Traffic Reporter
Cumulus Media Inc.

Company Overview

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.

Position Overview

CUMULUS MEDIA | Little Rock, AR. is looking for a dynamic Traffic Reporter. 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.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Gather regional traffic information covering Little Rock and Fayetteville 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.

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
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask "what if" and try innovative solutions
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
• Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program

For immediate consideration, please visit https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/jobs
For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

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