The Video Meteorologist is responsible for the creation of weather video content to support the objective of increasing video inventory and engagement on Pelmorex’s The Weather Network’s platforms. Using the Baron Lynx graphics system, the Video Meteorologist will produce custom videos telling the weather story in a dynamic way, engaging the audience on all media platforms. This person will work closely with the Video and Editorial Team, Meteorology Assignment Editor, and use audience analytics to deliver the most relevant and engaging weather content. During times of active weather, this role will be responsible for being live or live streaming to all our platforms keeping our audience informed and passing along vital information. When there is active weather you will be livestreaming to all our platforms and telling the current weather story.
Produce weather video content tailored to specific audience interest
Use meteorological knowledge to analyze weather models and trends to help identify and set the daily direction of key weather stories
Work with the editorial team to prioritize weather video content based on audience and analytics
Provide written information as required to support weather stories/video
Present weather information for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to users
Collaborate with the meteorology team to ensure weather video content needs are met 24/7
Train other users of the Baron Lynx software to ensure maximum productivity of content creation
Cover breaking weather events
Livestreaming on all platforms during active weather events/Storm Centre
Actively engage in all social media platforms consistently helping to grow reach
Prolonged hours during active weather may be required
May be required to work on special projects including feature production and promotional content
Required to work in the Oakville office for each scheduled shift
Degree in Atmospheric Science/Meteorology or related discipline
Strong knowledge of North American meteorology, climates and geography
Expertise with weather graphics and video editing software
Demonstrate an exceptional ‘eye’ for graphical design
Have excellent broadcast performance and presentation skills, and an ability to connect with audiences
Understands the practical impact of weather on people and demonstrates strong meteorological judgment
Have a knack for finding and telling engaging weather stories
Works quickly and makes sound decisions under the pressure of fixed deadlines
Works cooperatively with groups, teams and individuals to achieve a common goal
Demonstrates tenacity and ingenuity to solve problems in a rapidly changing environment
Handles high stress situations calmly and effectively
Comfortable with confrontational situations, demonstrating diplomacy, tact, empathy and consideration for differing points of view
Pursues opportunities for personal development and willingly assimilates training, new information and feedback
The Video Meteorologist’s success is measured primarily by:
The quality, accuracy and relevance of weather forecast videos produced
Audience engagement with weather forecast video content
Meeting weather content needs and deadlines of the Video and Editorial Team
- Course Reimbursement Program 📚 We want you to keep learning, so we can too
- Open and transparent communication, including All Hands Meetings with our CEO
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- Frequent employee pulse surveys 📝 we value your feedback so we can continue to make Pelmorex a great place to work!
- Free online doctor visits 👩⚕️ with Maple Online Healthcare
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