Weather Content Producer

Job Description

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 KARK.com, FOX16.com, AST app and the Arkansas Storm Team Blog
• Performs other tasks as necessary

Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism or related degree required
• One year minimum experience in newsgathering and/or production
• Experience writing, producing and editing on a desktop editing system
• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms
• Basic understanding and demonstration of multi-media file formats and strong computer skills
• Understand the importance of social media

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gq1y2z-18-221-52-77-42 in your application.