Chief Meteorologist
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Job Description
Local News Chief Meteorologist
KOAT the ABC affiliate in Albuquerque New Mexicohas an opening for a Chief Meteorologist. We are looking for someone who knows the science of forecasting and can tell a relatable weather story. You will be an accurate forecaster convey appropriate tone for the situation summarize complicated information and be able to use the latest technology. You will also manage a team of meteorologists and will demonstrate and communicate our coverage plan to producers anchors reporters video journalists and our digital team. The Chief Meteorologist is an important part of the news management team. You will report to the News Director.
Responsibilities
- Get viewers ready with accurate compelling and understandable weather forecasts
- Provide immediate weather information before and during severe weather event
- Provide content on TV for our radio partners and on our digital platforms
- Use all the latest technology available to us to tell an intriguing weather story
- Deployed in the field during weather events
- Summarize facts and content for broadcasts
- Execute active live shots and tell compelling stories
- Communicate weather presentation vision with our team of anchors reporters video journalists and production staff
- Produce and publish content to online platforms
- Will evaluate supervised employees and guide them to success through feedback opportunities
- Will appear at public events and community educational outreach opportunities
Requirements
- Previous onair experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverage
- Indepth knowledge of weather science and forecasting
- Dynamic onair presence with a conversational weather presentation
- Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high powered radar data
- Proficient in using barons and or WSI graphics and technology
- NWA and CBM seals are a plus
- Related military experience will be considered
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearsts benefit programs are modern flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
- Medical Dental Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your familys needs
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
