TWIN Traffic Reporter/Editor

The Audacy PhiladelphiaTWIN Traffic Center is looking for a dynamic and talented professional to work as a Traffic Reporter/Editor for KYW Newsradio. Traffic reporter duties include gathering, writing and updating select traffic stories for broadcast on KYW Newsradio, not only for on air, but also on Audacy’s social media channels. Must source traffic info and prepare report coverage for both planned traffic events as well as unplanned traffic events impacting people’s ability to get around.

Audacy offers full time employees with a comprehensive benefits package to include: health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, discounted employee stock purchase, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

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. Traffic Information websites, public agency sources, Traffic cameras, station tip callers etc.)
Post, edit & manage Traffic information to Audacy Social media accounts i.e. Twitter X
Provide live reads of Traffic sponsors within designated reports by the company, including certifying on station logs that sponsor copy was read, as well as alerting management of any discrepancies when sponsor copy didn’t air for whatever reason.
Making station appearances as required
Other duties as required by management
Position offers AFTRA Benefits and applicant must be willing to join SAG AFTRA

Qualifications

More About You:

Required

Knowledge of Philadelphia area Traffic geography
Minimum 2 year traffic or news reporting for broadcast media
Knowledge of Google Workspace, Slack and other online collaboration platforms is preferred

Preferred

Must be able to gather & ready real time incident and other traffic information
Must be an experienced story teller in broadcast Traffic reports
Knowledge of the broadcast area commuting/local geography and transportation systems are essential