Morning Meteorologist Whns

Job Description

About WHNS:

WHNS/Fox Carolina is located in Greenville, South Carolina, consistently named one of the best small cites in the US. Our DMA (#38) includes Asheville, NC and offers a competitive news environment. Fox Carolina is emerging as the news leader, producing 9.5 hours of news each weekday. Our team of award-winning professionals thrive in a fast-paced, yet fun, environment.

Greenville has an amazing downtown scene, revolving around the Reedy River, five star restaurants and breweries, and miles and miles of walking trails. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Upstate and Western North Carolina offers lakes, mountains and historical landmarks are all within a short drive.

Job Summary/Description:

The Morning Meteorologist develops weather forecasts for the highly rated 5 ½ hour morning newscast, posts timely digital information and presents news during newscasts and weather cut-ins and on social media platforms. May include occasional reporting on weather topics/ or general topics.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Analyze weather data and prepare detailed forecasts
• Prepare graphics to support weather presentation
• Conversational On-air presentation
• Flexible schedule for severe weather scenarios
• Work closely with news management in designing presentation style and editorial content for weather presentations
• Post content to website and station social media platforms
• Visit area schools and organizations to talk about the importance of knowing the weather
• Give station tours while highlighting the importance of the local television station and what services it provides to the community and the importance of local weather casts
• All other duties assigned by management

Qualifications/Requirements:
• A Bachelor's degree in meteorology
• Minimum 5 years experience as a broadcast meteorologist
• Strong on-air communication skills
• Ability to work as part of an on-air team and part of a weather team
• Knowledge with WSI Max and their various platforms a plus
• Ability to be creative with graphic design and presentation
• Demonstrated ability to accurately forecast weather
• Proficient in social media platforms

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnve13-3-136-236-117-42 in your application.