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Division: Global News Calgary
Work Status: Part-Time
Location: Calgary, AB (Onsite)

About the Role:
Global News Calgary is currently seeking a part-time Weather Anchor to join its dynamic team. Reporting to the Global Calgary Station Manager/News Director, you will be required to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, evenings and permanent weekends, with a focus on telling Calgary and Edmonton’s weather stories on-air, delivering weather forecasts and breaking weather coverage for Global News Hour at 6 Weekend and Global News at 11 Weekend. This is a Group I position under the current collective agreement.

You will contribute by:

• Planning, producing, and presenting dynamic, informative, pre-taped weather forecasts.
• Researching and developing original, creative story ideas relating to weather
• Reporting live on-location when required, which could include significant weather events.
• Pitching, writing, booking guests, and conducting interviews each week
• Writing, posting, and promoting weather content for globalnews.ca.
• Providing support for any weather-related breaking news for all platforms (TV, radio, and online) when needed
• Consulting with other Global News meteorologists and weather anchors to develop and support best practices for our weather forecasts and storytelling.
• Staying informed of local and national news and weather events
• Participating in Global News promotional and community activities as required
• Acting as an ambassador for the station, city, and community

Skills and Experience you will bring:

• Post-secondary education (or equivalent experience) in Journalism, Broadcasting, or a related field.
• Working knowledge or experience using computerized weather graphics systems
• Meteorology degree and/or Canadian Meteorology and Oceanographic Society (C.M.O.S.) accreditation is a strong asset.
• Minimum 3 years of on-air anchoring or reporting experience in a medium or large market.
• Strong on-air presentation skills, with an emphasis on unscripted material.
• Experience building, forecasting, and presenting weather through WSI is an asset.
• Excellent computer skills and a working knowledge of how major news organizations are employing a wide range of digital platforms and formats.
• Must be able to manage the demands and pressure of multiple, daily broadcast deadlines.
• Enthusiasm and passion for all forms of news - with an emphasis on weather storytelling.
• A “plugged-in” multi-tasker with a positive can-do attitude and proven ability to make editorial decisions.
• A collaborative team-player who strives to support all colleagues.

Application Deadline: August 30, 2024

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