Meteorologist

Job Description

PT Meteorologist

KMBC-TV has an opening for a Part-time Meteorologist. We are looking for someone who knows the science but can tell a relatable weather story. Our next Meteorologist will work well with an experienced team, be an accurate forecaster, keep our viewers and employees safe, convey appropriate tone, summarize complicated information, and stay cool under pressure.

Job Responsibilities:
• Get our viewers ready with accurate, and understandable weather forecasts
• Will provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events
• Will be able to simultaneously provide content on TV, for our radio partners, and on our digital platforms
• Will utilize all the technology and tools available to us, to tell an intriguing weather story
• Summarize fact and clearly communicate content for broadcast
• In-person attendance is required

Experience Requirements:
• Previous on-air experience is strongly preferred

Qualifications Requirements:
• In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting
• Proven on-air experience in handling breaking news and severe weather coverage is helpful
• Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation
• Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high powered radar data
• Proficient in using Baron Lynx graphics and technology is helpful
• Excellent forecasting and on-air skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to use common television weather systems
• Radar experience preferred
• Ability to do live field reporting on weather and other topics is helpful

Education:
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology or related field
• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpwnjo-52-14-253-170-42 in your application.