There is no more important service a local television station can provide its viewers than accurate dependable weather information. We want a meteorological expert for our newscasts who can translate the science into easytounderstand lifeconnected content on all our platforms. Were a newsroom that connects with its viewers and values its teammates.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Produces and presents weather reports for all platforms
- Ensures that all weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
- Writes and delivers weather stories in a clear and concise manner
- Assists in writing copy editing researching and coordinating weather programming and other content
- Responds to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required
- Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage
- Participates in promotional activities including public appearances
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
- Writes web stories and produces digital videos detailing the local forecast daily
- Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelors degree in Meteorology or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and workrelated experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
- Superior onair presence
- Proficiency with computers telephones copiers scanners fax machines and other office equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution
- Strong understanding of the field of meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting
- Valid drivers license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
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