Traffic Reporter Stoffo Inspires WSOU Student Broadcasters

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, January 24, 2019 | 12:19pm CT

Christina Stoffo

Noted New York and New Jersey traffic reporter Christina Stoffo, a familiar voice to radio listeners there for over 15 years, led a workshop on the evening of January 22 for 21 students at WSOU-FM, a radio station at Seton Hall University. Stoffo, a Seton Hall graduate and former staff member of WSOU, worked with students on how to best deliver live traffic reports and connect with listeners. Stoffo offered her knowledge and insights with the newscasters and air talent of the student-run station.

Stoffo works for Total Traffic & Weather Networks and is currently heard regularly on Z100, WKTU, Q104.3, Power 105, NJ 101.5, 105.7 The Hawk, 94.3 The Point and WDHA. She has previously appeared as a traffic reporter on FOX 5 in New York and was heard on the "Michael Kay Show" on ESPN Radio. Her visit to back to her alma mater was arranged by WSOU News Director Bob Towey and is the first in a series of talks and workshops by industry professionals that will take place throughout the spring semester.

"One of the amazing things about WSOU is that it provides students like me the opportunity to learn from people who have been successful in the media industry," said junior Julie DeVoti. "I am eager to apply the tips she gave us to improve how I sound on the air and share traffic information with our listeners."