Application deadline | Open
Location | Oakville
Position types | Eight positions to fill: Full time (2), Part time (2), On-call (4)
Reports to | Manager, News and Information

Description

You will be responsible for the researching, writing and crafting of relevant weather stories (adding text, clips, UGC etc.) to be seen on our interactive (web and mobile) platforms. You will use sound judgment and take ownership in creating and publishing this content live on our interactive platforms.

Responsibilities  

• Working with the Content Producers & TV News Writers you will discuss what the relevant weather stories are with the goal being consistent news coverage and content across all platforms.
• Create daily weather stories and supporting content for the TWN Home page and City/Regional specific pages. The stories will have a National, Regional or Local focus as well as International focus when relevant to Canadians.
• During active weather, responsible for creating a sense of importance and urgency to the stories adding in supporting elements (ex: graphics, news visuals, UGC, clips etc.) and placing the affected areas into Storm Watch or Active Weather mode.
• Oversee the web & mobile news content (including supporting elements) and inform the Content Producer when new updates to video/audio products are necessary.
• Working with the Manager, News and Information you will monitor the performance of content using traffic reporting systems and adjust story priority and content to ensure the most relevant content is highlighted.
• Work closely with other team members knowing what supporting elements are available (ex: existing interviews, UGC, clips etc.)
• Obtain a meteorological briefing at the beginning of each shift and as required to best cover the evolving weather story.
• Continuously monitor information sources (newspapers, Internet, news wire and video feeds, etc.) and weather data to ensure accurate, credible and timely presentation of news content.
• Arrange for special stills from Graphics, weather visuals, UGC etc to enhance news content.
• Arrange phone interviews to enhance weather stories when appropriate.
• Conduct independent research on Canadian weather stories.
• Extra work may be required during active weather.
• Effectively hand over ongoing stories and research to following shifts.

Responsibilities and duties may evolve and change over time.

Qualifications

• University degree or College diploma in Communications or Journalism.
• Two years work experience in Broadcast Journalism.
• Excellent editorial judgment.
• Ability to write, edit and prepare news stories for use on computer and mobile devices.
• Good knowledge of geography, meteorology and current affairs.
• Very good understanding of web & mobile platforms.
• French is an asset.
• Excellent writing and researching skills
• Good understanding of web sites & publishing trends
• Strong computer knowledge with page building skills
• Must have initiative
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Organized and meticulous about details
• Flexible (shift work is required)

Application Details

Qualified applicants should submit their resume to:

Human Resources
Fax | 905-829-1332
Email |  hr@pelmorex.com.
Please quote “Interactive News Writers.”

Pelmorex is committed to equity in the workplace. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.