Content Creator & Presenter - On Call, Onsite

Pelmorex; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading weather media company in Oakville is seeking a Content Creator & Presenter for an on-call position. The role involves pitching, planning, and presenting engaging weather-related content across various platforms. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in media production, storytelling skills, and flexibility to work on short notice. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative storytelling in the evolving landscape of weather media.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in TV and Digital newsrooms, understanding of digital platforms and video influence.
• Experience with live video feeds.
• Ability to hold audiences longer with effective teasing.

Responsibilities

• Present on-camera weather forecast updates for TWN and CBC.
• Produce weather-related video content across various platforms.
• Continuously monitor weather feeds and data for accurate content production.

Skills

Videography skills

Editing skills

Strong storytelling ability

Flexibility

Knowledge of weather

Education

College diploma or university degree in Communications/Journalism/Television Production

Job description

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A WORKPLACE THAT HAS...

An IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Awareness, Solidarity) team ⚖️

Weather is inclusive, we will be too. Our IDEAS team is committed to making this happen!

Frequent employee pulse surveys 📝 we value your feedback so we can continue to make Pelmorex a great place to work!

While we encourage 1:1 conversations, we recognize that not everyone is comfortable with speaking up 🗣 We have an anonymous reporting platform (Speakfully) to ensure everyone’s voice is heard

📣HAVE WE GOT YOUR ATTENTION? WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Read about us here! (spoiler alert… we are the home of The Weather Network )📍

WHY WE NEED YOU? GLAD YOU ASKED...

The Content Creator & Presenter is responsible for pitching, planning, coordinating, producing, scripting, and presenting video content for all The Weather Network platforms (including TV, web, mobile, and over-the-top streaming). You will be on the frontlines, producing content that is related to the weather and the natural world, which aligns with our Content Strategy. You will continuously innovate new ways of storytelling within an evolving media landscape.

Please note this is an On Call position, on site at our Oakville Office. This means there are no guaranteed hours and you will be called as and when we have work requirements. Also this role is shift based and requires you to be onsite at our Oakville location.

What does it mean to be an on-call at Pelmorex?

On-Call employees are called upon to replace employees on vacation, sick days, stat holidays or unplanned events. This means that schedules can be unpredictable and last minute but we will always make our best effort to schedule shifts in advance. Our ideal candidate is someone who is flexible and willing to work during a number of different shifts. You are ready to go, have a good understanding of your availability and deal well with last minute requests.

Why join us as an on-call?

You have a flexible schedule and are looking for something extra.

Who knows? Maybe this will lead to further opportunities at a great company!

WHAT'S THE DAY TO DAY LIKE?

• Present on-camera weather forecast updates for TWN and CBC, including off-air segments and additional requests as needed
• Produce weather-related video content across linear, digital platforms, social media, and connected TV, while actively engaging audiences to enhance The Weather Network's visibility
• Leverage the Baron Lynx graphics system to create dynamic and engaging weather presentation sequences
• Write and voice segments for Force of Nature and provide voice-overs for other editorial content
• Support the Video & Editorial team during Storm Centre, including live coverage for breaking news
• Continuously monitor weather feeds and data to ensure accurate, credible, and timely content production, directly impacting public safety and awareness
• Create compelling content through research, expert interviews, and sourcing b-roll for presentations
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with the digital insights team to analyze content performance and drive improvements
• Engage actively on social media platforms to enhance The Weather Network's visibility and audience reach
• May be required to contribute to special projects, including feature production and promotional content
• Required to work in the Oakville office for each scheduled shift, including mornings, evenings and weekends

Roles, responsibilities and duties may evolve and change over time based on business needs.

WE ARE HOPING YOU HAVE:

• College diploma or university degree in Communications/Journalism/Television ProductionInterest and knowledge of weather preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in TV and Digital newsrooms, understanding of digital platforms and video influence
• Videography and editing skills are an asset
• Experience with live video feeds
• You have a flexible schedule!
• Severe weather creates a 24/7 environment

YOU ARE MADE FOR THIS IF YOU…

• You are a weather geek!
• You are a strong storyteller with the ability to hold audiences longer with effective teasing
• You’re highly organized
• You are innovative and creative, with a desire to deliver the BEST product
• You’re always up for a challenge
• You have a positive can-do attitude and you like to have FUN at work!

DON’T MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS? DON’T WORRY…

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Pelmorex values and welcomes diverse experiences. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Pelmorex. We are always looking for people who will be a culture add (yup, that's right, we don’t subscribe to culture fit, we want you to add to what we think is an amazing culture and work environment)

OUR PROMISE TO YOU…

We’re highly focused on doing the right thing.

We’ll discuss issues and timelines professionally, so you have the time you need to do the best work you can

You will see the result of your work pushed out to real users quickly

We’re a team that enjoys learning new technologies and we’re open to trying new things

We’ll try our best not to bog you down with boring meetings

Weather inspires, protects, and transforms. For 35+ years, Pelmorex has led the way with trusted forecasts and alerts. With innovation at our core, we provide precision, speed, and unmatched reliability—safeguarding lives, powering decisions, and driving business success. Whatever the weather, we turn its potential into action. We’re Pelmorex. Imagine it and we’ll deliver it.