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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p><strong>Job Title: WBBM Newsradio Full-Time AM Drive Traffic Producer</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Department:</strong> <strong>Programming</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Reporting To: </strong> <strong>Brand Manager</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Employment Type: Full</strong><strong> -Time</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Pay Transparency:</strong> <strong>$45,951/Yr</strong><strong>. - $45,951/Yr.  </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Location(s): </strong> <strong>Chicago, I.L.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Work Arrangement: On-Site</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><em>The anticipated starting salary range for </em></strong><strong>Chicago, I.L.</strong><strong><em> based individuals expressing interest in this position is $45,951/Yr. - $45,951/Yr. </em></strong></p>\n<p><strong><em>Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.</em></strong></p>\n<p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>\n<p><em>Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.</em></p>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Overview:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>WBBM Newsradio, the leading news and information station in Chicago, is seeking a full-time Traffic Producer with sharp newsroom instincts and the ability to deliver timely, accurate information under pressure. 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