Meteorologist

Job Description

Fox Television Stations is one of the nation's largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of US television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, DC and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.

JOB DESCRIPTION

WFLD is seeking an experienced Chief Meteorologist. This position is responsible for the daily operations of the weather department by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performs the essential duties and responsibilities of weather for assigned newscasts.
• Prepares and implements a severe weather plan.
• Establishes a philosophy for the best delivery of weather information to the public.
• Assists with the maintenance of story boxes in the newsroom computer system including updating files and noting possible story ideas.
• Reviews newscasts to ensure objectives are attained.
• Coordinates all scheduling and broadcast deadlines.
• Leads and participates in all scheduled meetings.

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ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Other duties as deemed and as assigned.
• Assist with newscasts outside the normal work schedule at times of severe weather conditions or breaking news.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university required.
OTHER:
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience as a broadcast meteorologist preferred
• Four year degree required
• Must have experience in severe weather coverage and knowledge of industry-standard broadcast weather computer and radar systems
• Must be a great communicator and have ideas on how to make weather current, relevant and interesting to viewers even on days when the weather is quiet
• Demonstrated experience in use of social media and alert systems to disseminate weather information across multiple platforms
• Ability to shoot, edit and report stories as well as do traditional weathercasts
• Must be flexible and able to work overtime, holidays and varied hours required.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d558x7-3-141-24-134-42 in your application.