Weekend Weather Producer

Job Description

Weekend Weather Producer(PT)

The Weekend Weather Producer produces weather reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers for weekend newscasts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Produces weather reports for all platforms.
• Ensures that all weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather programming and other content.
• Responds to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
• Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage.
• Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis.

Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
• Strong understanding of the field of meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

The base rate of this position will be approximately $30.50-31.00 per hour

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r006x6-18-119-160-154-42 in your application.