At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging weather content and collaborate with meteorologists in a fast-paced newsroom.
- Company: Join News24, Australia's only 24/7 Weather Channel, known for innovation and impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy perks like health support, flexible leave options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a commitment to community engagement.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of weather reporting in Australia.
- Qualifications: Passion for weather, strong writing skills, and ability to work under pressure.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 $ per year.
Are you ready to be part of Australia’s only 24/7 Weather Channel? At News24, we are committed to delivering fast, accurate, and compelling coverage of the events that matter most to our audience. Based in our dynamic Surry Hills newsroom, our team operates at the cutting edge of breaking news, Australian politics, and global affairs. We are looking for a producer with a passion for weather who thrives under pressure with excellent attention to detail.
The producer will write, cut, and edit weather content to be included in our on-air bulletins. In this role, you will work in partnership with meteorologists, weather presenters, and technical studio crews to structure content and ensure its smooth on-air delivery. You will play a vital part in ensuring that all content and material is technically sound and fully ready for broadcast.
About the role:
- Write, cut, and edit weather content in collaboration with meteorologists and weather presenters to deliver regular weather news segments.
- Build graphics, cut overlay, and create templates for on-air use.
- Source vision and live feeds related to relevant weather content.
- Supervise the live output of content from the control room.
- Coordinate with studio crews for live and prerecorded bulletins.
- Edit and send content blocks to transmission partners, including Mediahub.
- Identify weather stories and material of interest to a national audience.
- Review content partners including Nine, Fox News, AP, and Reuters to source weather content.
- Complete and comply with all News Corp and ANC policies, including ANC’s Social Media Policy and News Corp Global Standards, while reporting any breaches to the relevant parties.
Who are you?
- You hold qualifications in journalism or possess equivalent experience in a newsroom environment.
- You have excellent writing and editing skills.
- You have a genuine interest in the weather and in news.
- You have the proven ability to work in a team to deliver daily content to a tight deadline.
- You demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.
- You are calm under pressure and exercise sound editorial judgement.
- You align with our core values: you are always curious, embrace innovation, operate with clarity to get things done, make an impact, lead with passion, and remain highly principled.
Why News Corp Australia
Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.
News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Our benefits include:
- Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
- Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits
- Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
- Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
- Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money
In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:
- Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career
- Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives
- Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Weather Producer in Sydney employer: News24 Sydney, AUS
At News24, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. As a Weather Producer in our Surry Hills newsroom, you'll enjoy access to tailored development opportunities, a range of health and wellbeing benefits, and the chance to collaborate with passionate professionals in a dynamic environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact while working for Australia's only 24/7 Weather Channel, where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
