Weather Producer Today Show

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want – across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.

Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review, radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Now, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV, Drive, subscription video platform Stan and a majority investment in Domain Group.

Our Purpose: We shape culture by sparking conversations, challenging perspectives, and entertaining our communities.

We bring people together by celebrating the big occasions and connecting the everyday moments. Australia belongs here. We bring our purpose to life via three shared values: We walk the talk, turn over every stone and keep it human.

Job Description

The Today Show is seeking a Senior Weather Producer to field produce, collaborate with corporate clients, and manage a fast-paced schedule. This role demands a passion for travel, the ability to perform under pressure, and a flair for crafting engaging, memorable television moments.

Day to day you will:

• Research and implementation of daily weather segments on Today and Weekend Today
• Managing the busy travel diary for weather across Today and Weekend Today
• Working with corporate clients to meet their objectives while making great television
• Managing the presenter and crew and representing the Nine brand while on location
• Booking paid weather segments and working with the Commercial Manager to meet budget objectives
• Producing breaking news coverage from the severe weather events Working early mornings and travelling as required for daily broadcast
• This role requires shift work including some weekends
• Other duties and projects as required.

Qualifications

What we would like to see:

• Strong experience in journalism, news, and current affairs with sound editorial judgment and a deep understanding of the media environment and its challenges.
• Proven management skills with the ability to build and maintain key stakeholder relationships, including high-profile talent.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Media, Journalism, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of fair dealing laws, media industry regulations, and TV production, including camera operations and live broadcasting.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with outstanding time management and organizational abilities.
• Creative thinking and the ability to perform under pressure while actively developing industry contacts to enhance weather content.

Additional Information

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.