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Posted on October 24, 2025
Syracuse, NY, USA Role Highlights
Role Essentials
- Company: iHeartMedia
 - Status: New Syracuse, NY, USA listing (actively interviewing).
 - Job Title: Traffic Anchor/producer - Syracuse, NY
 - Based in: Syracuse, NY, USA, NY (a central Syracuse, NY, USA location)
 - This Syracuse, NY, USA-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
 - Our iHeartMedia team in Syracuse, NY, USA, NY is growing.
 - Benefit from working in Syracuse, NY, USA, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
 
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $23-$25/Hour (approx. $49.9k/Year)
 - Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included.
 - Clear growth pathways at our Syracuse, NY, USA office.
 
Core Focus
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in a dynamic.
 
iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in America, reaching 90 percent of Americans every month with a monthly audience twice the size of any other audio company, nearly three times the largest TV network, and almost four times the largest ad-supported music streaming service. With more number one rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined, iHeartMedia leads the industry in podcast publishing with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media sector, now commands more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix. The company is home to many of the country's most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers, building vital connections with hundreds of communities across America. iHeartMedia also produces some of the most popular branded live music events in the country, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartRadio Music Awards, iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour. As the number one streaming radio digital service in America, iHeartMedia also boasts a social media footprint seven times larger than the next largest audio service and provides the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry, covering on-demand, broadcast radio, digital streaming radio, and podcasting. This combination of market reach, ad tech, and powerful insights allows the company's sales teams to deliver efficient and effective solutions for their clients.
Reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves, iHeartMedia values collaboration, curiosity, the embracing of new ideas, respect, and inclusivity. The company is dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace and encourages applicants who are passionate about audio media to apply even if their experience is not a perfect match.
The role available is for an experienced Traffic and Weather Producer based in Syracuse, NY. This full-time, regular hourly position offers a competitive salary range of $15.50 to $18.00 per hour, with the exact compensation determined by relevant experience, skills, and market alignment. The Traffic and Weather Producer plays a key role in planning and producing live and pre-recorded radio shows encompassing news, music, talk, sports, traffic, and feature productions. The position requires someone who can generate and research original ideas, coordinate with guests and content providers, manage budgets, ensure efficiency in resource use, obtain necessary permissions and licenses, monitor listener interactions, and uphold production standards through quality assurance. Proficiency with broadcasting technologies such as soundboards and editing/production software is essential, along with the ability to schedule and monitor live radio streams and assist with post-production activities. 
Candidates must bring radio production experience, excellent writing and storytelling skills, comprehensive knowledge of news and weather, and the flexibility to work varied hours including mornings, evenings, and weekends. They should also possess strong communication skills, the ability to multi-task, work independently, coach and develop others, and thoroughly understand relevant laws and regulations around radio productions. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and social networking platforms is important, as is a four-year college degree preferably in Radio or Media Production or equivalent work experience. A writing sample is required as part of the application process. 
At iHeartMedia, employees enjoy a flexible benefits package that includes employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans, company-provided and supplemental life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, paid company holidays including a floating holiday, Spirit Day for community volunteering, a 401K plan, an Employee Assistance Program offering counseling and legal/financial consultations, and additional voluntary programs such as spending accounts and student loan refinancing. iHeartMedia is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination and values respect, communication, and continuous process improvement among its team members. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of America's leading audio media company, delivering impactful, diverse content to millions of listeners every month.
                - Four-year college degree, preferably in Radio or Media Production or the equivalent work experience
 - Experience as a radio producer
 - Excellent writing and storytelling skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to tailor and adapt content for different audiences and platforms
 - Has comprehensive knowledge of news and weather
 - Flexibility to work morning and evening or weekend different hours as the work schedule changes frequently
 - Knowledge of how to use a variety of recording equipment and how to operate different radio studios
 - Ability to build rapport and draw information from people
 - Can coach and develop others
 - Confidence and tenacity to pursue information and pitch ideas to senior colleagues
 - Ability to plan and set priorities strategically
 - Full knowledge of the law, rules and industry regulations around radio production, know when it is necessary, and how to acquire relevant clearances and licenses
 - Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and social networking platforms
 - Writing sample is required