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Job Description: 

SummitMedia, Birmingham is looking for the next addition to our on-air traffic content team. Do you have what it takes to deliver an energetic and conversational sound on Birmingham’s top rated radio stations? Are you a self-starter that goes the extra mile to ensure you’re providing the most accurate information to our audience? Previous newsroom, on-air radio, TV, or similar audio experience preferred. Consistent social media use a must. Hours may vary including early morning hours, split shift, holidays weekends and more. 

Duties include: 

• Gathering, writing, recording, editing, delivering traffic reports in AM and/or PM drive-time 
• Voicing traffic reports to air on broadcast, web and app platforms 

• Monitoring traffic cams, Twitter feeds, listener texts, calls and other sources to provide reliable and accurate information 
• Post, edit & manage Traffic information to social media accounts  
• Providing live reads of sponsors within designated reports 
• Other duties as required by management 

 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 1-year traffic or news reporting for broadcast media 
• Knowledge of Birmingham, AL geography, roads, city names and transportation systems essential 
• Must be computer literate, have excellent writing and presentation skills 
• Must be helpful in news, traffic, and weather gathering operation. 

• 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 

 

CLOSING STATEMENT 

 

SummitMedia cultures are very positive, creative team environments where people can grow and thrive.?  

 

Please send your resume and MP3 aircheck to Kori.White@summitmediacorp.com  

 

 

It is the policy of SummitMedia LLC. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex in all personnel actions including recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation, training and termination. 

 

Discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex is prohibited. If you believe you have been the victim of discrimination, you may notify the Federal Communications Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other appropriate agency.  

Position Closes: 06/01/2021