Weather Producer

Job Description

Weather Producer - WBRC

About WBRC:

WBRC is the number one station in Central Alabama. We produce award-winning news. We also have a dominant digital presence, using WBRC.com, the WBRC News app, the WBRC Weather app, and social media platforms to connect to a worldwide audience. WBRC- Birmingham, AL
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Job Summary/Description:

WBRC Fox6 News is looking for a creative producer to join its award-winning team. The successful candidates must love weather. He/she will be producer a weather only show. The position requires you to have a flexible schedule and fill-in on other shows as needed, including some holidays.

Duties/Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to:
• The successful candidate will:
• Use editorial judgment to help determine content of the weather show.
• Work with meteorologists and others to create a unique, fast-paced daily weather show.
• Use social media to determine content.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.)
• Write for the web and post daily on all digital platforms including social media and attaching images and streaming video.
• Interview weather subjects and research for facts and credibility.
• Perform other tasks as required.
• Collaborate with others in the development of broadcast content such as newscasts, promotions, and teases.
• Develop and organize newscasts.
• Make time-sensitive decisions.
• Write clearly for multiple platforms on tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate creativity and strong editorial judgment.
• Follow journalistic and libel laws.
• Edit video for broadcasts and the web.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• The successful applicant's background must include a minimum of one year of experience in a newsroom. He/she must be a self-starter with a passion for news. He/she must be willing to work weekends, holidays and overnights when needed. The position is not for a beginner. A degree or certification in meteorology preferred.

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

WBRC-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d83nbm-44-200-171-156-42 in your application.