Weather Producer
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES PERFORMED
This list of duties is not exhaustive, and duties may be added, deleted or changed at any time, without notice.
1. Supervise and produce the organizing, shooting, writing and editing of assigned weather stories in participation with our weather anchors. Directly participate in the management of the weathercasts as they air from the control room. Coach weather anchors and team members in story development and packaging.
2. Produce promotable weather-related stories for our key rating periods: February, May, July, November for weather anchors. Produce occasional prime time weather specials throughout the year.
3. Learn the Weather Central Live weather system. Work with Weather Central, Art Department and weather anchors on the development of weather presentations using the weather system equipment.
4. Oversee and actively participate in our weather-community outreach efforts including our Weather On Wheels (WOW) Van, Weather School visits.
5. Perform other duties as needed and directed by the News Director.
EDUCATION: College Diploma or equivalent experience required.
EQUIPMENT: Must be able to master newsroom I-News computer system.
LICENSE: Valid driver’s license with good driving record and proof of insurability.
SKILLS: Must be a creative, yet factually accurate writer, possess excellent communication skills and be able to work under deadline pressures. Flexible hours and some travel are required.
This list of duties is not exhaustive, and duties may be added, deleted or changed at any time, without notice.
1. Supervise and produce the organizing, shooting, writing and editing of assigned weather stories in participation with our weather anchors. Directly participate in the management of the weathercasts as they air from the control room. Coach weather anchors and team members in story development and packaging.
2. Produce promotable weather-related stories for our key rating periods: February, May, July, November for weather anchors. Produce occasional prime time weather specials throughout the year.
3. Learn the Weather Central Live weather system. Work with Weather Central, Art Department and weather anchors on the development of weather presentations using the weather system equipment.
4. Oversee and actively participate in our weather-community outreach efforts including our Weather On Wheels (WOW) Van, Weather School visits.
5. Perform other duties as needed and directed by the News Director.
EDUCATION: College Diploma or equivalent experience required.
EQUIPMENT: Must be able to master newsroom I-News computer system.
LICENSE: Valid driver’s license with good driving record and proof of insurability.
SKILLS: Must be a creative, yet factually accurate writer, possess excellent communication skills and be able to work under deadline pressures. Flexible hours and some travel are required.
Experience / Skills Needed
Minimum two (2) – three (3) years experience as a photojournalist required. Minimum two (2) years prior newscast producing experience preferred.
