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Meteorologist

KCRG

Cedar Rapids, IA 03-09-2023
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
Meteorologist - KCRG

METEOROLOGIST (MORNING) - KCRG

About KCRG:

KCRG-TV9 is the ABC affiliate based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with bureaus in Dubuque and Iowa City covering all of Eastern Iowa. We are dedicated to being a part of our community and sharing the stories of the people of Eastern Iowa. We produce 6 hours of news everyday, as well as support a robust website and the largest social media audience in the market.

Job Summary/Description:

KCRG-TV9 is seeking a meteorologist to join our First Alert Storm Team and dominant morning news team. From tornadoes and floods to blizzards and wind chills, this is an opportunity to forecast and present a wide variety of events. Meteorologists collaborate to present a forward focused weathercast on TV, as well as focused segments and updates for digital platforms to support the station's first alert mission.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Analyze and interpret meteorological data and models to produce an accurate forecast.
- Deliver forecasts in an engaging and innovative manner for multiple platforms.
- Create engaging social media content around weather.
- Report live during severe weather events.
- Alert and consult newsroom staff on severe weather threats.
- Represent the station at community and station-sponsored public events.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Degree in meteorology.
- At least 3 years experience in a professional TV newsroom.
- Strong communication skills, using spoken and written word supported with graphics and video.
- Ability to create clear graphics supporting a weather forecast story.
- Proficient in posting to digital platforms and managing social media.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent teamwork skills.
- Able to work under tight deadline pressure.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

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

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3n5o9-3-14-248-121-42 in your application.

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KCRG

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.