Traffic Reporter (Part-time)
- Location
- New Orleans, LA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Listed
- 17 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Local geography knowledge
- Traffic pattern analysis
- On-air broadcasting
- Clear, pleasant on-air voice with excellent pronunciation
- News writing and editing
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced newsroom environment
Also useful
- Previous broadcast experience
- Police scanner familiarity
- Digital audio editing software
- Social media content creation
About the role
Total Traffic + Weather Network Current employees and contingent workers click here to apply and search by the Job Posting Title.
The audio revolution is here - and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that's twice the size of any other audio company - almost three times the size of the largest TV network - and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service.
Because we reach almost every community in America, we're committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve - and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.
Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia! If you're excited about this role but don't feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!
What We Need: We're seeking a Traffic Anchor keep our listeners abreast of traffic and weather in the local area
What You'll Do
- Provide timely, accurate, and useful information to help commuters plan their drives.
- Deliver up to the minute reports on accidents, delays, and major traffic disruptions.
- Read traffic updates, commercials, and public service announcements on air.
- Gather information from multiple intake sources and monitor local, state, and national traffic feeds to determine what's most relevant.
- Research, write, and produce traffic and weather copy for on air use; edit audio using digital editing software.
- Manage incoming information, verify facts, and ensure all details are accurate and current; maintain updated content on station websites.
- Create written, visual, audio, and video content for websites, blogs, and social media platforms.
- Work a flexible schedule as needed, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays.
- What You'll Need: Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Strong knowledge of local geography, major roadways, mass transit systems, and traffic patterns.
- Clear, pleasant, and well controlled on air voice with excellent pronunciation.
- Skilled at working in a fast paced, deadline driven, newsroom style environment.
- Excellent writing and editing abilities with a strong command of grammar.
- Exceptional attention to detail with consistent follow through until issues are resolved.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively in a high volume setting.
- Familiarity with police scanners is a plus.
- Previous broadcast experience preferred.
- This is a fill-in position with hours as needed.
- Please send audio samples to
What You'll Bring
Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return Ability to work within standardized procedures and an understanding of when to escalate Skills to solve straightforward problems using established procedures Close attention to detail, following up until issues are resolved Common courtesy when communicating with coworkers and outside contacts Location: New Orleans, LA: 1100 Poydras St, Suite 1050, 70163 Position Type: Seasonal Time Type: Part time Pay Type: Hourly
Equal opportunity and legal notices
iHeartMedia's benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following: Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options (employees meeting ACA measurement) 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!
We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis. 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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Click Here to learn about the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click here to learn about E-Verify.
From iHeartMedia's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 24, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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This Traffic Reporter (Part-time) position at iHeartMedia is located in New Orleans, LA (On-site). Always check iHeartMedia's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
What qualifications are required for Traffic Reporter (Part-time) at iHeartMedia?
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