Application deadline | Open
Employment term | One year contract
Location | Oakville
Reports to | Programming Manager

Description

The Media Producer’s primary responsibility is producing the recorded audio and video content which will be played on the different mediums (TV, web, wireless & radio).

The Media Producer will be working closely with the Content Producer to stay informed of weather conditions as well as follow the Programming objectives and guidelines (knowing who our audience is, etc.) and coordinate the production of the weather and news content accordingly. This includes ensuring that the team (as described below) updates the content on time, when necessary and maintains the credibility, accuracy and professionalism on all produced and live segments.

The Media Producer’s overall goal is to multi-purpose our content while increasing our ratings on TV and improving the audio and video content across the other mediums. In this role, the Media Producer will either operate the equipment in the production control room or work together with the Switchers.. This position combines the traditional responsibilities of a control room Director and Producer as well as some equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Increase ratings.
•  Plan, oversee and take responsibility for all aspects of the audio & video content, ensuring high standards are met and exceeded.
• Manage, lead and coordinate a team of Weather Presenters, Switcher/Editors, News Writers and Graphic Artists and work very closely with the Content Producer.  Take an active role in dealing with employee issues and performance management.
• Coach and direct Weather Presenters during the live and near live elements..
• Operate certain equipment necessary to record segments (Ross Overdrive system, Borealis etc.) When directing live segments, take an active role in directing the show from the control room.
• Working in conjunction with the Content Producer to conduct regular air checks.
• Conduct timely performance evaluations.
• Continuously monitor information sources (newspapers, Internet, news wire and video feeds, etc.) and weather data to ensure the accurate, credible and timely presentation and production of news and weather content.
• Prepare pre-show information for Weather Presenters as well as attend weather briefings.
• Extra work during active weather may be required.
• Conduct daily pre and post-show meetings with your team.
• Participate in Producer meetings.

Responsibilities and duties may evolve over time.

Qualifications

• College certificate or university degree in Communications/Journalism/Television production
• Minimum five years experience working as a television Producer or Director (Television news preferred).
• Management experience is an asset
• Experience as a control room director
• Excellent editorial judgment is essential, including the ability to write, edit and prepare news scripts and/or other on air elements
• Good knowledge of North American geography, meteorology and current affairs
• Team leader
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Organized and meticulous about details
• Technical abilities are required (equipment operation)
• Interest in weather
• Able to work shifts ( 24/7 environment)

Application Details

Qualified applicants should submit their resume to:

Human Resources
Fax | 905-829-1332
email | hr@pelmorex.com.
Please quote “Media Producer, TWN, Term.”

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