The Weather Content Producer will produce and distribute content elements across several media platforms.
- 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 KARK.com, FOX16.com, AST app and the Arkansas Storm Team Blog
- Performs other tasks as necessary
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism or related degree required
- One year minimum experience in newsgathering and/or production
- Experience writing, producing and editing on a desktop editing system
- Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms
- Basic understanding and demonstration of multi-media file formats and strong computer skills
- Understand the importance of social media