Producer-Live Programming

Allen Media Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weather Channel is seeking a Live Programming Producer to deliver engaging, topical content for our live TV network across Cable, OTT, and YouTube. The role requires strong control room leadership, solid writing, and the ability to adapt during breaking weather events.

Bachelor’s in Broadcasting or related field and at least 5 years in a newsroom are required. On-site work with weekend/early shifts is expected to support live broadcasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting or related field.
• Minimum of 5 year’s experience in the newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Rundown creation and management with ENPS software
• Write scripts, select video and create lower-third banners for air
• Distill scientific weather/climate information into digestible content
• Make decisions under pressure for on-air talent and staff
• Produce live and taped segments from concept to completion
• Coordinate with assignment desk and field crews for accurate content
• Identify, research and source video clips from current/archival sources and social media

Skills

Newsroom leadership

Story ideation

Multi-tasking

On-air coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting

Tools

ENPS newsroom system

Job description

As The Weather Channel television network, we have heightened focus on innovation, first-class storm coverage and hyper-localized weather information available through our various TV platforms including: The Weather Channel, WeatherScan and Local Now. For more than 30 years, The Weather Channel television network has inspired viewers to explore, investigate and appreciate the experience of weather in all its forms.

We are one of the most widely distributed television networks and the leader in severe weather coverage, providing the most comprehensive real-time programming of any media outlet, with trusted meteorologists who analyze, forecast and report the weather.

Weather is inherently fascinating, and we share our passion through the stories we tell to our audiences through our programming. The more our viewers engage with us, the more our stories illuminate how weather impacts almost everything.

We’re always looking for new talent to keep us on top—like someone incredible to fill the job listed here.

Position Summary

The Live Programming Producer is responsible for presenting engaging, topical content for our live TV network. Experience with multiple content distribution platforms (Cable TV, OTT, YouTube) is preferred. The person in this role must be a capable control room leader, strong writer, and flexible in breaking news situations. Creative risk-taking, curiosity about the weather, and adaptability are all a plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Rundown creation and management with ENPS software
• Write scripts, select video and create interesting and accurate lower-third banners for air
• Distill complicated scientific information from multiple weather & climate sources into digestible, consumer-friendly content
• Make decisions under pressure and convey urgent info to on-air talent and other behind-the-scenes staff
• Produce live and taped segments from concept to completion
• Coordinate with assignment desk & field crews to ensure the most accurate and interesting information and content makes it to air during weather events
• Identify, research and source video clips from current and archival sources as well as social media platforms

Education, Experience, Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting or related field.
• Minimum of 5 year’s experience in the newsroom.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience using ENPS newsroom system a plus
• Excellent collaborative skills and ability to work well on a team
• Ability to enterprise story ideas and work on segments from conception to completion
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment without sacrificing accuracy and attention to detail while multi-tasking
• Ability to react to spontaneous changes in editorial priorities
• Must be available to work onsite and during non-traditional corporate hours to accommodate live broadcasts (early mornings, weekend mornings, evenings)