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The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! From broadcast radio to digital streaming radio to podcasting, audio continues to grow – and iHeart, which reaches 90% of Americans every month, is the #1 audio company in America across every one of those platforms. We’re the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers; we build important connections with hundreds of communities across America; we create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America; and we have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting. 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 skilled Traffic and Weather Reporter

What You'll Do:

• Manage information; keeping all facts straight, making sure details are accurate and current, and tracking any changes
• Read traffic reports, commercials, and public service messages to listeners
• Maintain crucial deadlines in order to provide traffic updates in a timely fashion
• Gather regional traffic information and enter details into internal computer and web systems
• Identify, research, and create copy regarding traffic to feature during on-air shift; finalizes content using digital audio editing software

What You'll Need:

• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, “newsroom-like” collaborative environment
• College degree is preferred but not required
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Must be willing to work weekends
• Previous on-air broadcast experience is preferred but not required
• Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
• Knowledge of local coverage area geography and roadways, mass transit and traffic patterns
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

What You'll Bring:

• Problem solving skills within established procedures
• Ability to work within prescribed guidelines without needing close supervision
• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Close attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of when to seek guidance for unforeseen problems
• Ability to act in a professional manner and collaborate with colleagues of different levels

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.

$18.69 - $22.53

Location:

Seattle, WA: 645 Elliott Avenue West, Suite 400, 98119

Position Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Type:

Hourly

Benefits:

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

• A 401K plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer sponsored dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, home and auto insurance and more!
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance (pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
• Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community

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.

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