Meteorologist / Kevn

Job Description

About KOTA/KEVN:

KOTA and KEVN are the ABC and FOX affiliates in Rapid City at the base of the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. KOTA and KEVN and the market leaders for local news, sports and weather and recently moved in to a new, state of the art facility. KOTA and KEVN feature separate brands. Both stations cover the Black Hills area of South Dakota as well as parts of eastern Wyoming. Our teams produce seven daily newscasts and six weekend newscasts.

KOTA & KEVN are located in Rapid City, SD television DMA Market 169, a community of approximately 100,000 television HH.

Learn More About KOTA/KEVN Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE2Wz03telQ&feature=youtu.be

Job Summary/Description:

KEVN is searching for a dynamic, engaging meteorologist to join Rapid City's most accurate First Alert Weather team. The Meteorologist will work closely with the Chief Meteorologist, news managers and producers to cover comprehensive weather coverage in daily newscasts, as well as during severe weather. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Analyze raw scientific data, models, and other available and relevant information to create an accurate weather forecast for our viewing area
• Create a compelling, conversational presentation of weather forecast for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social media audiences
• Accurately forecast and track severe weather
• Communicate with news staff to inform editorial decision-making

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or related field
• AMS seal preferred
• 3-5 years of experience as a broadcast meteorologist required
• Demonstrated mastery of digital and social media strategy
• Excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritize tasks and information under pressure are required
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have scheduling flexibility

Qualified, interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

KOTA/KEVN-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gknpxp-3-145-178-157-42 in your application.