Video Editor, On Call at pelmorex

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A WORKPLACE THAT HAS... An IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Awareness, Solidarity) team ⚖️ Weather is inclusive, we will be too. Our IDEAS team is committed to making this happen!   📣HAVE WE GOT YOUR ATTENTION? WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Read about us here! (spoiler alert… we are the home of The Weather Network )📍     WHY WE NEED YOU? GLAD YOU ASKED...   As the Video Editor, you will be responsible for sourcing, producing, and editing video content across TheWeather Network’s platforms (TV, digital, social). Working with the digital team you will also beresponsible for pitching ideas, recommending new video production strategies, and finding ways toprovide greater exposure and value for the growing archive of video.In this role you will work alongside the editorial and production teams in digital and broadcast to ensurethat the budgeted expectations of each platform are met, with additional focus on growing audiences, andproducing content in a manner that will work across all screens.   Proud to share that we ranked #5 Most Admired Company in Canada in Leger’s 2026 Reputation Study, among 334 organizations     Please Note, this is an On call role. On call meaning, there are no guaranteed hours and you will be called as and when we have work requirements. Also we are only considering candidates who are eligible to work in Canada and are currently located in the Greater Toronto Area. WHAT'S THE DAY TO DAY LIKE? • Liaise with the Video Assignment Editor on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis as required to stay in-line with editorial direction • Sourcing video clips from social, user-generated content(UGC), Reuters, Storyful, Global, CBC, and/or other content partners, as well as FTP and Dejero • Participate in daily huddles to ensure the editing team is aware and up-to-date of news and active weather coverage • Pitch ideas to Video Assignment Editor and take initiative in producing features that will resonate with TWN audiences • Work on Adobe Creative Suite - Premiere, Express, Photoshop, and After Effects • Edit daily Force of Nature segments for Television Provide editing support to TV/TV apps lead and media producers during Storm Centre and active weather coverage Ability to write scripts and produce Text-on-Video (TOV) or Voice Over (VO) videos • Follow the video approval process and provide feedback on editing style and production with the Video Assignment Editor, optimization team, and social media lead to help cut vertical video for TWN social channels • Monitor broadcast and identify relevant clips to be used online and across mobile platforms • Work with media engineering and technical operation staff to report any technical issues that may arise with editing equipment and workflows and promptly troubleshoot any editing issues. • Take an analytics-based approach to video production, regularly monitoring the performance of content and applying key learnings to future productions • Navigate and track metadata in Media Asset Management (MAM) System • Send content from MAM to TWN’s digital video player, JW Player .Fill out metadata, rename and tag UGC in JW Player Updating various video playlists via JW Player • Posting and optimizing video content to JW Player, TWN’s video player • Creating thumbnails to increase CTR on articles and videos Inform writers of relevant or new video content and ETA • Ability to write headlines, choose photos/videos and package content quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment WE ARE HOPING YOU HAVE • Diploma in Broadcast or Communications or related experience and a minimum of two (2)years working as a digital video editor • Must have a strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite • Experience working with media asset management systems • Good technical understanding of audio/video equipment • Knowledge of broadcasting standards and systems. • Experience working online as part of a daily digital news operation. • Ability to package content quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. • Proven video editing skills using industry-standard video editing solutions YOU ARE MADE FOR THIS IF YOU... • Thrive in a graphics-intense, high-production-value, fast-paced news environment • Are familiar with digital video players (ie. JW Player) • Have exceptional communication skills, professional maturity, integrity, discipline, and a positive attitude • Have a strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently, troubleshoot and problem-solve • Understand the elements for compelling storytelling and innovative approaches to video production • Work well in a dynamic and collaborative environment • Can manage a wide variety of projects/demands at one time with quality execution and timely delivery • Additional Assets: Understanding of multiple digital formats and social media best practices • Understanding of digital analytics platforms and custom reporting tools (ie. Google Analyticsand JW Player) • Photo editing skills are an asset Understanding of animation and graphic design - i.e.CANVA • Bilingual English / French an asset 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. Fair and Authentic Interview Experience We welcome candidates using AI tools to prepare for interviews or to learn more about Pelmorex. During the interviews themselves, we expect responses to come from your own experience and thinking. We ask that candidates not use real-time AI assistance, live answer prompts, or automated response tools during interviews. This helps ensure a fair process for everyone and allows us to evaluate how you approach problems and communicate in your own voice.