Weather Content Producer

The Weather Content Producer  will produce and distribute content elements across several media platforms.

• Produces and presents weather reports for all platforms

• Ensures that all weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

• Writes and delivers weather stories in a clear and concise manner

• 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 and management to develop comprehensive weather coverage

• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances

• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

• Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis

• Digital-first mindset

• Strong social-media presence

• Updates social media accounts

• Produces live-streaming content across all platforms

• Produces original content for CTV, VOD and all other platforms

• Writes and edits stories for KTALnews.com

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism and/or Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

• One year minimum experience in news gathering and/or production

• Experience writing, producing and editing on a desktop editing system

• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms