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Media Producer On Call (Technical Producer) This role produces live and recorded video content for linear television, FAST channels, web, app, and social. The position combines the traditional responsibilities of a controlroom technical director and producer, requiring the operation of controlroom equipment and coordination with meteorology editors and video meteorologists. Location: Oakville, ON (oncall, onsite) Salary: CA$50,000 CA$60,000 Employment type: Fulltime This is an oncall position with no guaranteed hours. Staff are called in to fill shifts for vacations, sick days, holidays, or unplanned events. Day to Day Responsibilities Produce and direct daily weatherrelated video content for linear television, FAST channels, web, app, social, and sponsorships. Own the planning of content for scheduled day parts and ensure high standards are met for all video content produced through the control room. Coordinate with a team of video meteorologists and/or instudio content creators to schedule live and record times for various weather segments. Attend the daily team meetings most relevant to shift. Coach and direct onair presenters during live/livestream and recorded segments. Continuously monitor information sources and weather data to ensure the accurate, credible, and timely presentation of video content. Operate all equipment necessary to produce live/recorded segments, including audio boards, cameras, graphics, Ross Overdrive system, Baron, etc. Communicate daily with the Master Control Operator to confirm grids, block times, necessary changes, sponsored items, and quality control of content sent from the control room. Coordinate regularly with the Operations Manager to identify technical problems, issues, and solutions that improve the MPs duties. Monitor emerging technologies and trends and investigate ways to incorporate them into our TV and digital properties. Provide extra work during active weather when required. Provide handovers to the MP on the following shift & TV/TV Apps Lead, documenting any technical problems, content used, and updates needed. Work in conjunction with the Lead to conduct regular air checks. Participate in monthly and/or biweekly Media Producer meetings. Qualifications College certificate or university degree in Communications, Journalism, or Television Production. Minimum three years of experience as a television technical director (television news preferred). Experience as a television or content producer. Excellent editorial judgment. Good knowledge of North American geography, meteorology, and current affairs. Competencies Team leader. Excellent interpersonal skills. Organized and meticulous about details. Technical skills required (equipment operation) and interest in weather. Ability to work shifts in a 24/7 environment. You dont need to meet all the requirements. Pelmorex values diverse experiences and encourages applicants with alternative backgrounds. If you are early in your career or have a nontraditional path, we invite you to apply. We value cultureadd candidates and strive for an inclusive workplace. Our promise: We focus on doing the right thing, keep meetings efficient, and deliver realworld results quickly. We embrace new technologies and are open to trying new approaches. Our mission is to safeguard lives and drive business success with trusted forecasts and alerts. #J-18808-Ljbffr