Job Title: News and Traffic Reporter
Department: Programming
Reporting To: News Brand Manager
Employment Type: Full -Time
Location(s): New Orleans
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
This is an evergreen posting. We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team. While we may not have an immediate opening, we are continuously building a roster of talented individuals who are interested in becoming a part of our organization when opportunities arise. By submitting your application, you will become part of our talent pool. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to reviewing your application.Overview:
WWL Radio and Audacy New Orleans are looking for a motivated, hard working individual who would like to report and anchor news and traffic for the radio stations and digital properties of Audacy New Orleans.
The winning candidate should have on-air experience, a great attitude, a desire to help the community through broadcast and posted information, have excellent writing skills, and be a great team player.
ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll Do:
- Develop story ideas for coverage
- Gather information, conduct interviews and prepare stories for broadcast and posting
- Anchor news and traffic reports
- Operate a range of technical equipment, including audio control boards, recording and playback gear and computer based recording and other programs
- Evaluate news stories, obtain information and maintain a fresh eye for detail
- Stay up to date with local, national and international news developments.
More About You:
Required & Preferred:
- Must be helpful in traffic gathering operations.
- Knowledge of the broadcast area geography and transportation systems is essential.
- Must be computer literate, have excellent writing and presentation skills.
- Please submit an audio sample of a previously broadcast traffic report or record yourself doing an example of a traffic report.
- A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of the applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.
Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.
About UsAudacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
EEOAudacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Skills Required
- On-air broadcasting experience
- Ability to assist with traffic-gathering operations
- Knowledge of the broadcast area's geography and transportation systems
- Computer literacy
- Excellent writing and presentation skills
- Audio sample of a previously broadcast traffic report or an example recorded traffic report
- Valid driver's license
- Satisfactory motor vehicle record check
- Proof of insurance if using a personal vehicle for the position
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is presented as part of a standard benefits lineup, alongside life and disability insurance. Mental health support is also included, broadening coverage beyond purely medical needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-away provisions include flexible PTO and paid parental leave, giving employees multiple avenues for planned and unplanned leave. Volunteer time off and other paid time categories are also included within the stated package.
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What We Do
At Audacy, we are unapologetic champions of audio everywhere, on every device. We are a multiplatform audio powerhouse, home to the country’s most compelling personalities and the most influential collection of broadcast and digital content, podcasts and premium live experiences. What makes us special is our deep connection with the communities we serve. They are diverse, mass and niche, bound together by shared geography and through shared experiences and passions across distances. Wherever they are and wherever they go, we are with them, In moments big and small. In the ones that matter most. For an inside look at what it's like to work at Audacy as well as various parts of our business, check out our employee Instagram account @LifeatAudacy.
