Use your Voice - As a Traffic Reporter - Voices of Tomorrow

There are many opportunities to use your voice professionally.

The more obvious ones we often talk about here include being a voice over artist for Radio and Television commercials or as a Radio announcer or Podcast presenter…but how about as a Traffic reporter?

Traffic reports are one of the key things that people turn on the radio for on their daily commute and as a Traffic Reporter it involves delivering a lot of time critical, ever changing information in a short space of time.

Here’s an example of a traffic report script;

Victoria St in Richmond’s closed off to citybound traffic right now, with a 5 car smash at Burnley St, and delays are pushing back around the Kew tram depot.
Diversions will get you onto Bridge Rd, but that’s a lot heavier than usual. Try Studley Park Rd into Abbotsford.

There’s some power lines down too, in Flemington, on Racecourse Rd near the Newmarket shops. Both directions have been closed off with repairs underway, and trams on route 57 aren’t getting through that stretch either, with buses running instead.

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The Australian Traffic Network is currently looking to build its talent bank of casual traffic reporters in Melbourne. We spotted this job ad today.

The traffic reporter role involves gathering real-time traffic information in a fast-paced environment during breakfast and drive times and presenting reports on radio and possibly TV.Successful applicants will work well under pressure, have a good understanding of Melbourne’s road network, and be passionate about radio.

Would suit journalists, producers, announcers or street-teamers with proven broadcast experience and who are looking for casual work, with the possibility of permanent full or part-time employment. Possible shifts include early mornings, afternoons and weekends.

It sounds like this role requires people with some experience but it’s a great example of some of the different types of work available where you can use your voice.

Use your Voice – As a Traffic Reporter

There are many opportunities to use your voice professionally.