Meteorologist

Overview

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Forecast, produce and present clear and concise weather casts which tell a story and connect with viewers.
• Gathers and creates content, does live reports both on weather and news topics.
• Effectively utilize social media, during severe weather and everyday situations, as well as write weather stories.
• Work with producers and fellow meteorologists to determine relevant weather content in breaking news and everyday situations, doing live shots and reporting from community events.
• Contribute to our You Tube newscasts.
• Enterprise stories in line with our brand on a daily basis.
• This position will use cameras, research sources and editing equipment.
• Maintain professional standards regarding wardrobe, hair, cosmetics and grooming as required by position.
• Operate the Weather Lab vehicle with a photographer and independently, including safely driving it to location, understanding and utilizing all onboard weather and broadcast equipment, and conducting live or recorded broadcasts directly from the vehicle as part of regular news gathering duties.

• Bachelor s degree in Meteorology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• An AMS seal or the CBM from the American Meteorological Society is preferred.
• Experience with computer graphics and radar.
• Excellent weather and news judgment.
• Ability to think critically, quick and effective decision making and live ad-libbing.
• Ability to work well under pressure while meeting daily assigned deadlines.
• Must be flexible to work any assigned shift including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience shooting and editing in non-linear format.
• Must have a valid driver s license and safe driving history as determined by the Company. Driving record will be checked and a background check will be performed.
• Demo reel or online portfolio required.