Meteorologist/ MMJ

Job Description

Meteorologist/ MMJ - KNOP

METEOROLOGIST/ MMJ (W/END) - KNOP

About KNOP:

KNOP-TV has some of the highest news ratings of any station in the country, and a proud tradition of journalism that goes back more than 60 years. It is a powerful local voice, highlighting the strong community spirit in the region, and serving as an advocate and voice for those who need to be heard. The newscast production plays well above the market size with automation, robotic cameras, and cutting-edge graphics, in support of an award-winning staff.

North Platte, Nebraska, is placed perfectly between Denver and Omaha. A rich history with covered wagons and Buffalo Bill's Wild West Shows, tourists make this a destination to experience a step back into those western days and to have leisurely getaways to the white sand beaches of Lake McConaughy or experience local hiking and biking trails.

Job Summary/Description:

KNOP-TV is looking for a meteorologist/reporter to tell compelling stories on various platforms. This meteorologist will be based at the KNOP studios in North Platte, Nebraska. This position will put together and present on-air weather forecasts for weekend newscasts and fill in doing weather on weekdays as needed. They will work as a news reporter/MMJ for their remaining days each week.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
• Provide weather forecasts for newscasts as assigned, as well as on various digital platforms
• Walk viewers through severe weather coverage as needed, using available tools to provide a comprehensive understanding of the weather
• Be ready and willing to work various schedules depending on the staffing needs of the station
• Perform all the regular duties of a reporter/MMJ, from story ideas to shooting, editing, and going live, as well as posting on digital and social platforms

Qualifications/Requirements:
• A consistent track record of meeting deadlines
• Familiar with producing and video editing
• Effective live on-air communicator
• A four-year degree in meteorology, journalism or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Familiarity with ENPS, Edius, TVU, Arc Publishing, Sony ENG, Social Media a plus

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

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

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

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8n6b9-18-222-135-39-42 in your application.