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Form of workThe 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.
