Production Producer | The Weather Network

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Application deadline | Open
Location | Oakville
Contract term | One year; February 2010 up to February 2011
Reports to | Production Manager

Description

Research and writing, producing, video editing and general production work within the Production Department.

Responsibilities

  • Research and write scripts for the production department; e.g. commercials, video tags, auto-promos, bumpers, show-related products e.g. new programming features e.g. Weather & the Creative Mind; other special elements as required by the Corporate Development, Marketing or other departments e.g. Faces of Canada.
  • Produce (including liaising with clients, casting, location scouting, development of graphics, booking of crew), direct, book and supervise the edit of some projects. Occasionally you may need to edit some of your productions on the AVID system in PCR.
  • Produce voice-over recording sessions, direct talent, evaluate quality and delivery.
  • Assist with preparations for programming changes.
  • Various production support as required, e.g. being the TWN intermediary when external productions use our facilities.
  • Photograph Weather Broadcasters and manage the library of OCP stills. Distribute still photos to the Marketing department or other clients.

Responsibilities and duties may evolve and change over time. At times a flexible schedule is required to shoot or edit.

Qualifications

  • College certificate or university degree in Communications/Journalism/Television production
  • Minimum three years experience as a television Producer
  • Excellent editorial judgment essential, including the ability to write, edit and prepare scripts and/or other on air elements
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Organized and meticulous about details
  • Experience producing promotional or commercial video is an asset
  • Experience directing production crew and supervising post product
  • Good understanding of photography, composition and aesthetics is essential
  • Ability to be creative is essential

 Application Details

Qualified applicants should submit their resume to:

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

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

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