Meteorologist

Job Description

Meteorologist - KSWO

About KSWO:

The top rated station in southwest Oklahoma and north Texas leads the market in weather coverage with the First Alert Weather team, the largest group of meteorologists tracking storms in the southern plains. Lawton is ideally located halfway between Oklahoma City and the Dallas/ Fort Worth metroplex. Our region is known for the rugged beauty of the Wichita Mountains and the National Wildlife Refuge, a hiker's paradise. Affordable living, great outdoor adventures, and close proximity to major cities and their attractions make the Lawton – Wichita Falls market an exciting opportunity for career growth.

Job Summary/Description:

KSWO, the #1 station and ABC affiliate in Lawton, Oklahoma and Wichita Falls, Tx has an opening for a Meteorologist to join our high-energy First Alert Weather team in Lawton. The successful candidate must be a strong communicator on-air, on-line and in-person. He/she must be well versed on the latest weather technology, be an accurate forecaster, able to train other meteorologists, passionate about being involved in community service projects/groups, and of course love weather. The candidate must also have a proven track record of audience engagement on social media that drives viewers to our broadcast and social platforms.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Analyze weather data and prepare an accurate forecast
- Cover severe and breaking weather situations across all platforms
- Post weather content to station website, social media accounts, and apps
- Strong leadership and teamwork is a must as our weather team is involved in the newsroom and the community.
- Must have a positive attitude and be an ambassador for the station by making personal appearances at community events.
- Our Meteorologists occasionally have to report in the field.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- College Degree in Meteorology
- AMS and/or NWA Certified meteorologist is preferred
- Experience with WSI
- 3-5 years of on-air TV Experience
- Willingness to work flexible shifts and be on call, including wall-to-wall weather coverage when necessary

Qualified, interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, 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-req807-18-226-177-223-42 in your application.