Weekend Meteorologist MMJ

40/29 the ABC affiliate in Rogers AR has an opening for a Weekend Meteorologist/MMJ.We are looking for a Meteorologist/MMJwho knows the science and can tell a relatable weather story. You will be an accurate forecaster keep our viewers and employees safe convey appropriate tone summarize complicated information and stay calm in all situations. You can developstory ideas conduct informed interviews build sources and deliver compelling live shots. You will be a strong take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. In addition to credibility poise and personality you are not afraid to head out into the field and ask the tough questions. You will be a versatile enterprising self-starter who is fast efficient works well under tight deadlines can develop sources and has excellent live reporting skills. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

• Get our viewers ready with accurate compelling and understandable weather forecasts
• Will provide urgent immediate weather information before and during severe weather events
• Can simultaneously provide content on TV for our radio partners and on our digital platforms
• Will use all the technology available to us to tell an intriguing weather story
• Will be deployed in the field during weather events
• Gather information and summarize facts and content for broadcast
• Plan gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments
• Work with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound
• Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details that accentuate unique enterprise angles and have exclusive content
• Develop a network of sources who provide tips early access to information and allow the reporter to break stories of significance
• Will contribute pictures video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day
• Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure.
• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Requirements

• Professional or schooling on-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverage
• Professional or college reporting experience
• In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting
• Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation
• Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high-powered radar data
• Experience with common television weather systems
• Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
• Write clear correct compelling copy that supports images gathered
• Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology
• Can work in all weather conditions
• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Have a valid drivers license and a clear driving record
• NWA and CBM seals are a plus
• Related military experience will be considered
• In-person attendance is required

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