Traffic Producer / Reporter

  • Posted On October 13, 2025
  • Closing Date: December 12, 2025
Company/Station Name: WBBM-AM
Job Location: Chicago, IL

Employment Type: Part-Time

Pay Transparency: $23.56/Hr. – $32.40/Hr.

Overview:

The WBBM-AM Traffic Center is looking for a dynamic and talented professional to work in a fast paced environment as a traffic producer/reporter.   Producer duties include: gather, write, and select traffic information to run in on-air radio traffic reports, on line, and on social media platforms.  Be able to manage multiple scanner frequencies, digital platforms, & maps for the production, writing, and presentation of traffic reports and digital content. Reporter duties may include sports reporting.

What You’ll Do:

  • Gathering, writing, recording, editing, and delivering traffic reports as outlined by Audacy Inc.
  • Monitoring of traffic gathering assets (ie: traffic camera imagery, scanner listening, etc).
  • Post, edit and manage traffic information to Audacy social media accounts  (ie: Twitter, etc).
  • Voicing traffic reports on Audacy stations to air on broadcast and digital platforms.
  • Provide live reads of traffic sponsors within designated reports by the company including logging commercials and discrepancies.
  • Other duties as required by management.
  • This position offers AFTRA benefits and applicant must be willing to join SAG AFTRA union.

Required & Preferred:

  • A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and if the position requires use of applicant’s own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Chicago area and traffic geography.
  • Minimum of 2 year traffic, news, and/or sports reporting for broadcast media.
  • Must be computer literate, and have excellent writing and presentation skills.

Preferred:

  • Ability to gather traffic information is a must.
  • Knowledge of the broadcast area geography and transportation systems is essential.

Role Expectations (included but not limited to):

  • Studio-Based Reporting: Work from the studio to mitigate risks associated with internet or power outages that could disrupt reporting. Utilize the studio’s backup power and resources to ensure continuous operation.
  • Receive and Respond to Traffic Tips: Handle listener tip calls regarding traffic information, received by phone in the studio.
  • In-Person Engagement: Collaborate directly with editors and news anchors to facilitate quick communication and coordination, especially in urgent traffic news situations.
  • Enhance Ratings through Studio Work: Contribute to improved PPM (Portable People Meter) results by delivering uncompressed audio reports from the studio, which positively impacts overall station ratings.
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