Job Description

The Weather Content Producer & On-Air Weather Fill-In will produce and distribute content elements across several media platforms; as well as deliver on-air weather content when needed.

• Produces and presents weather reports for all platforms

• Delivers On-Air Weather content when needed

• 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 and on-air performance

• 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