Meteorologist
This position is primarily responsible for preparing and presenting weather forecasts for multiple distribution platforms, including television, radio, print, online, and social media.
SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:
§ Anchoring weathercasts
§ Preparing own forecasts and computerized graphics for weathercasts
§ Building and using Max Reality: Augmented Reality Weather graphics
§ Maintaining day-to-day operation of weather center
§ Maintaining close liaison with NWS representatives
§ Working closely with other members of the station’s weather team
§ Field anchoring weathercasts live on location as assigned
§ Working with newscast producers to achieve highest production and content standards for weathercasts
§ Producing content for KEZI, MeTV, KEZI.com, radio partners, print partners, and for other television stations in the broadcast group
§ Must be available on short notice in the event of severe weather or other breaking weather news
§ Driving company vehicles to assignments
§ Serving as a public representative of KEZI 9 News at various community functions
§ Other duties as assigned by the News Director or the station Vice President & General Manager
SKILLS REQUIRED/QUALIFICATIONS:
§ Baccalaureate degree in meteorology or atmospheric sciences
§ Experience with computer graphics and radar
§ American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval and/or National Weather Association Seal
§ Minimum of 1 year of experience preparing and anchoring weathercasts
§ Ability to perform effectively under extreme deadline pressure
§ Excellent interpersonal skills; a “team player”
§ Ability to work shifts as assigned including weekends, weeknights, overnights and holidays as needed
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
§ Dexterity to operate equipment
§ Seeing and hearing necessary to handle all job functions
§ May be required to deliver reports from various places, which may require walking, climbing or other means of getting to the location with camera equipment without a grip
§ Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license
STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER DUTIES:
The foregoing is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all functions essential to the job for which the employee is responsible, nor an exhaustive list of the minimum requirements and specifications necessary to perform the essential functions, including all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different functions be performed when circumstances change or exigencies require it.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED
Send cover letter, resume, and references to: geitner@kezi.com, or mail to:
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