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. Contribute in any way necessary to the content gathering and producing for WHO 13.

• •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.
• •Ability to drive news vehicles when needed.
• •Other duties as assigned.

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.