Meteorologist

Job Description

Meteorologist - KHNL

About KHNL:

KGMB (CBS), KHNL (NBC) and K5 collectively make up Hawaii News Now, the state's dominant multimedia news organization with the largest digital news footprint in the islands. The station is an award-winning station, rich with tradition and a history of earning National and Regional Murrow Awards as well as Emmy Awards and recognition of excellence. HNN's parent company is Gray TV, a leading digital media and broadcasting company. Located in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii, Hawaii News Now also provides diverse sub-channels such as Telemundo, Antenna TV, Grit TV, This TV, Escape and Bounce TV. If you love culture, diversity and the aloha spirit, it's all here for you.

Job Summary/Description:

KGMB (CBS), KHNL (NBC) and K5 is seeking a Meteorologist. Hawaii News Now is the state's dominant multimedia news organization. This person must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment. The successful candidate must have a strong knowledge of weather, including tropical weather while demonstrating strong on-air skills. This includes a ''digital first'' mindset with a leading presence on Facebook, Twitter, APP Videos, posting to hawaiinewsnow.com as well as Instagram.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Candidate must bring professionalism, energy, confidence and personality to our newscasts and our newsroom.
- Being a team player is a must and must be able to work a variety of newscasts.
- These responsibilities and skills apply on-air, all social media platforms as well as our weather APP, weather APP videos, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.
- Ability to do live shots and deliver interesting weather stories are important
- Candidate would participate in school visits, station & community events
- This is a five-day a week meteorology opening.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Applicants should have at least two years of experience working as a meteorologist, have a Meteorology & or Atmospheric Science degree and should have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Full working knowledge of WSI/MAX & Live Wire is a must.
- Strong, creative graphics building skills are required to maximize signature graphics to tell your weather story in every weathercast.
- Candidate must be good at weather modeling and forecasting with the various micro-climates on the islands.
- The candidate should also have strong reporting skills (live presence storytelling/photography/editing)
- Skills as a MMJ are a plus. Severe weather experience is a must. Hawaii is home to many micro-climates and the candidate must be ready for all situations.
- Field knowledge of weather & tropical weather is required from this candidate as well as strong studio skills.
- Candidate must be able to communicate in a calm and reassuring manner during very stressful situations.
Experience with ENPS and Edius editing is a plus.
- Must be able to work extra hours, holidays, etc.
- Must have a valid driver license.

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people 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-r7mq08-3-146-221-204-42 in your application.