Traffic Anchor

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Total Traffic + Weather Network

Job Summary:

Uses ENG equipment to record and report on News, Traffic, and transit conditions.

Responsibilities

• Focuses on providing timely and useful information to commuters by observing traffic from helicopter and using ENG equipment for use on TV.

• Occasionally Announces the latest accidents and traffic delays.

• May read 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 the facts straight, makes sure details are accurate and current and tracks any changes.

• In designated Hub stations, gathers and provides coverage for stations in multiple cities/locations.

• Maintains crucial deadlines in order to provide traffic updates in a timely fashion.

• Will be required to report live on location from helicopters, to paint a visual picture (bird's eye view) by looking out of helicopter window.

• May prepare written content, visual images, audio material and video footage for websites, blogs or other social-media platforms.

• May require flexibility in work schedules.

• May be embedded in a TV station.

Qualifications

• Proficient in ENG equipment.

• Knowledgeable with San Diego coverage area geography and roadways, mass transit and traffic patterns

• Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation

• Adept at working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, "newsroom-like" collaborative environment

• Excellent writing and editing skills; proficient in grammar

• Strong attention to detail, following up until issues are resolved

• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi task in a fast-paced environment

• Understanding of police scanners a plus

• May require other language proficiency, e.g., Spanish

Work Experience

• 4+ years' experience in TV camera operation.

Education

• 4-year college degree, preferably in Broadcast Journalism or Communications or equivalent.

Certifications

• None required

Location

San Diego, CA: 9660 Granite Ridge Drive, 92123

Position Type

Seasonal

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