Description

• 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

• 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