bilingual roles in our Oakville, ON office. We are very excited about the
arrival of enthusiastic Francophones, who will spice up the ambiance and the
culture at Pelmorex!
What are we
about?
We’re the #1 weather company in Canada. We’re about providing current, accurate
and detailed weather information. Our website is in the top 5 news sites in
Canada and our weather app is the most popular weather app in Canada!
Life at
Pelmorex: Our
founder, Pierre Morris
sette, has built a culture where you feel like you’re a
part of an extended family. People are friendly. People are accessible. People
truly care about each other. Together we’re focused on the future and becoming
the international leaders in weather information.
Pelmorex
Pride:
We are proud to be the undisputed leader of weather and travel information
through websites, applications, specialty television networks and commercial
weather services. We reach, on average, 40 million users each
month. The Weather Network / MétéoMédia are the #1 Weather App in Canada
with 4.2M unique average users. We also have the #1 iPad Weather App in
Canada and a 2M average monthly reach on Desktop & Tablets (generating 113M
average monthly page views). Our number one focus is our employees and we have
won numerous awards for outstanding achievement in employee satisfaction,
including being named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies and Canadian HR
Team of the Year Award 2015.
We’re all
about the WOW: We
need people with ideas; people who challenge the status quo and think outside
the box. We need enthusiastic people and collaborators. We’re looking for
smart, forward-thinking problem solvers. Most of all, we’re looking for people
who are passionate about what they do and about the weather. Does this sound
like you? To find out, you’ll need to apply!
Perks: Just a few reasons to join
our amazing team include competitive salary and benefits, a casual work
environment and summer hours. We offer endless tea and fresh coffee, a busy
social calendar of events and proximity to great amenities. We have plenty of
free parking and are a few-minutes’ walk to the nearest bus stop.’
Type: Full-Time
Oakville, ON
We absolutely
require bilingual
Talent (French/English) to ensure that we deliver the best
final product to our viewers. Employees working for the MétéoMédia operations
will communicate in French between the Montreal and Oakville offices.
The Senior Producer
is responsible for the planning, coordination and supervision of audio and
video content for all platforms of MétéoMédia (TV, web, mobile, and TV apps).
With the help of your immediate supervisor, you must ensure the day-to-day
management of our programming and the optimal development of our content on our
various platforms; this includes any other opportunities that arise in the
future.
Specifically, you
are required to stay informed of the weather conditions, follow Programming
objectives and guidelines (i.e. knowing who our audience is, etc.) and
coordinate the production of weather and news content accordingly. This
includes working closely with the Technical Directors and News Writers to
ensure that the team updates content when necessary and in a timely manner, and
maintains the credibility, accuracy and professionalism on all produced
segments. You must also coordinate the work of all the Content Producers
associated to the MétéoMédia programming.
Your overall goal is
to multi-purpose our content and increase our ratings on TV, as well as improve
the audio and video content across the other mediums.
The Job: A
day in the life of a Senior Producer:
- Responsible
for the MétéoMédia TV platform editorial content and supplying the other
platforms for their video needs - Increase
ratings by the production of relevant and quality content - Plan,
oversee and take responsibility for all aspects of the content, ensuring
high standards are met and exceeded - Coach,
train, and evaluate the employee (s) of his team (MM presenter in
Oakville) so that they are able to provide a work according to the
established standards - Manage,
lead and coordinate a team of on-air Presenters, ENG Editor, News Writers
and Graphic Artists, as well as work very closely with the Technical
Director. Take an active role in dealing with personnel issues and
conducting timely performance evaluations - Ensure
the continuity of the week and weekend broadcast content - Coordinate
the programming teams during active weather - Coordinate
with the TWN editorial broadcast content - Responsible
for operating some of our specific equipment such as Baron and others,
etc. - Work
with the Technical Directors to conduct regular air checks - Continuously
monitor information sources (newspapers, Internet, news wire and video
feeds, etc.) and weather data to ensure the accurate, credible and timely
presentation and production of news and weather content - Extra
work during active weather may be required - Conduct
daily pre- and post-show meetings with your team
Roles,
responsibilities and duties may evolve and change over time
You:
- College
diploma or university degree in Communications/Journalism/Television
Production - Minimum
5 years of experience as a Television Producer or Director (television
news preferred) - Bilingualism
is essential (French/English)
What makes
you stand out?
- Proficient
editorial judgment essential, including the ability to write, edit and
prepare news scripts and/or other on-air elements - Knowledge
of North American geography, meteorology and current affairs - Effective
team leader - Effective
interpersonal skills - Organized
and meticulous about details - Some
technical capabilities are required (some equipment operation) - Able to
work shifts (24/7 environment)
- Some
experience as control room director - Management
experience - Interest
in weather
What’s next?
Send your resume
to HireMe@pelmorex.com. Please quote “Senior Producer“ in the subject line.
We thank all
applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be
contacted. As a condition of employment, this position is subject to the
successful completion of third party pre-employment background checks.
Pelmorex Media
Inc. is committed to equity in the workplace.
