Video Meteorologist - Onsite - Oakville

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A WORKPLACE THAT HAS...
Retirement Savings Matching Plan (RRSP). Plan for your future with us! Personal Spending Account Up to $500 to spend on anything related to physical, mental or financial well-being (in addition to your Health Care Spending Account) 17 Paid Days Off (in addition to 13 Personal Days) This includes an extra day off during the month of your birthday - our gift to you! An IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Awareness, Solidarity) team ️ Weather is inclusive, we will be too. Our IDEAS team is committed to making this happen!
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WHY WE NEED YOU? GLAD YOU ASKED...
The Video Meteorologist is responsible for the creation of weather video content to support the objective of increasing video inventory and engagement on Pelmorex’s The Weather Network’s platforms. Using the Baron Lynx graphics system, the Video Meteorologist will produce custom videos telling the weather story in a dynamic way, engaging the audience on all media platforms. This person will work closely with the Video and Editorial Team, Meteorology Assignment Editor, and use audience analytics to deliver the most relevant and engaging weather content. During times of active weather, this role will be responsible for being live or live streaming to all our platforms keeping our audience informed and passing along vital information. When there is active weather you will be livestreaming to all our platforms and telling the current weather story
Please note we are only considering candidates who are eligible to work in Canada and are currently located in the Greater Toronto Area.

WHAT IS THE DAY TO DAY LOOK LIKE

• Produce weather video content tailored to specific audience interest
• Use meteorological knowledge to analyze weather models and trends to help identify and set the daily direction of key weather stories Work with the editorial team to prioritize weather video content based on audience and analytics
• Provide written information as required to support weather stories/video
• Present weather information for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to users
• Collaborate with the meteorology team to ensure weather video content needs are met 24/7Train other users of the Baron Lynx software to ensure maximum productivity of content creation Cover breaking weather events
• Livestreaming on all platforms during active weather events/Storm Centre
• Actively engage in all social media platforms consistently helping to grow reach
• Prolonged hours during active weather may be required May be required to work on special projects including feature production and promotional content
• Required to work in the Oakville office for each scheduled shift

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

WE ARE HOPING YOU HAVE...

• Degree in Atmospheric Science/Meteorology or related discipline
• Strong knowledge of North American meteorology, climates and geography
• Expertise with weather graphics and video editing software

You are Made for This if You…

• Demonstrates an exceptional ‘eye’ for graphical design
• Have excellent broadcast performance and presentation skills, and an ability to connect with audiences
• Understands the practical impact of weather on people and demonstrates strong meteorological judgment Have a knack for finding and telling engaging weather stories Works quickly and makes sound decisions under the pressure of fixed deadlines
• Works cooperatively with groups, teams and individuals to achieve a common goal
• Demonstrates tenacity and ingenuity to solve problems in a rapidly changing environment
• Handles high stress situations calmly and effectively
• Comfortable with confrontational situations, demonstrating diplomacy, tact, empathy and consideration for differing points of view
• Pursues opportunities for personal development and willingly assimilates training, new information and feedback

The Video Meteorologist’s success is measured primarily by:

• The quality, accuracy and relevance of weather forecast videos produced
• Audience engagement with weather forecast video content
• Meeting weather content needs and deadlines of the Video and Editorial Team

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 makes 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

INTERESTED? IT GETS BETTER…

• Course Reimbursement Program \uD83D\uDCDA We want you to keep learning, so we can too
• Open and transparent communication, including All Hands Meetings with our CEO
• Pelmorex Learning Academy \uD83C\uDFEB
• Your mental health is important to us! \uD83E\uDDE0 We partner with Inkblot for virtual counseling sessions
• Frequent employee pulse surveys \uD83D\uDCDD we value your feedback so we can continue to make Pelmorex a great place to work!
Free online doctor visits \uD83D\uDC69‍
• ️ with Maple Online Healthcare
• While we encourage 1:1 conversations, we recognize that not everyone is comfortable with speaking up \uD83D\uDDE3 We have an anonymous reporting platform to ensure everyone’s voice is heard

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.