Meteorologist/MMJ

The Meteorologist forecast weather conditions and produces and anchors weather reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

• 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 detailing the local forecast on a daily basis.

• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.

• Ability to write web, text, and social-media versions of news stories.

• Ability to shoot and to edit video and sound.

• Ability to operate ENG Live truck.

• Ability to enterprise news stories.

• Ability to write and interpret broadcast-news copy.

• Ability to report live-breaking news.

• Ability to handle deadline pressure.

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

• Fluency in English.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.

• Minimum five years’ experience in weather reporting or anchoring. (More or less depending on market size.)

• Superior on-air presence.

• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.

• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.

• 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 driver’s license with a good driving record.

• Flexibility to work any shift.