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On Air Talent - Miami (Bilingual)
iHeartMedia
Miramar, FL, United States
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Job Summary:
The Total Traffic & Weather Network is looking for a fully fluent Spanish/English Traffic Talent who can deliver an ENERGETIC conversational sound for the hottest Radio & TV stations in Miami and other Florida cities including Y-100 and Tu 94.9; Top 40, and Rhythmic Jocks are encouraged to apply. We're looking to engage our audience with a FAST, informative and creative traffic report; it's headline traffic in 20 seconds or less on radio and social—plus your voice over traffic camera video on Univision Television! This is a great opportunity to work and grow in a major market. You must be able to deliver broadcast quality Spanish and English. Our environment is fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding. Previous traffic reporting isn't required, if you sound good, and you're willing to put in the work and effort, we'll show you the ropes!
Responsibilities
• Focuses on providing timely and useful information to commuters planning their drives to and from work, as well as to those already en route by maintaining contact with external sources of information or by observing traffic from air or land vehicle.
• Announces the latest accidents and traffic delays.
• Reads 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.
• May 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 Microsoft Office suite, social networking platforms and audio production software
• Knowledgeable with local 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
• On-air radio, TV, or similar audio experience required.
Education
• High school degree or equivalent required.
To audition:
• Fill out this application.
• Send a demo English & Spanish with the subject "On Air Talent" to TTWNMiamiJobs@TTWNetwork.com
• Prior TV, radio, audio content, live hosting experience or training required.
• Working knowledge of Major Florida cities and roadways a plus
• Knowledge of Social Media, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram another plus
• You need to know how to work with basic audio editing software
• This position includes on-air, producing duties and more. A flexible schedule is required including mornings, afternoons, split shifts, weekends and holidays. This is a great opportunity, to get your start on some of the biggest stations in Miami!