Also called: Traffic Anchor, Airborne Traffic Reporter
Reports live traffic conditions on radio and TV, sometimes from a helicopter.
A traffic reporter checks traffic cameras and maps starting at 4 a.m., then gives quick updates on radio and TV every 10 minutes during morning drive time. A few still report from helicopters.
Approximate; similar to announcers.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Broadcasting or journalism degree.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Broadcast Journalism.
Shrinking (about -4% over 10 years). BLS projects decline for broadcast announcers.
High risk for 10 years. Navigation apps and AI updates now give real-time traffic, so few stations pay traffic reporters.
Classes: Broadcast journalism, Speech, Geography, Earth science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3011.
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