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AM News / Weather MMJ

KWCH

Wichita, KS 01-20-2022
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description
AM News / Weather MMJ - KWCH

About KWCH:

KWCH/KSCW is the top rated station in Wichita, a city which is the hidden gem of the Midwest! Come grow your skills with this unique opportunity and join a fun team of people who are dedicated to serving the community.

Job Summary/Description:

Are you a meteorologist looking for a rare weather/news job in the Midwest? KWCH/KSCW is looking for a content creator who loves both news and weather! The ideal candidate will inform morning viewers on breaking weather and news while being a part of the largest morning show team in Kansas.

The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
- Lead weather/news reporter for the morning show; ability to do active news or weather live shots with multiple hits and various story angles
- Knowledge of severe weather and nuisance weather extremely important
- Ability to produce and present weathercasts in-studio and in the field
- Can constructively work with a photographer to coordinate active live shots
- Knowledge of WSI products and 3D graphics a plus
- Excellent communication skills - for the viewers and within the news team
- Ability to brainstorm and execute a coverage plan (back to school, special events, etc.)

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Gather and deliver news and weather in the most accurate, appealing, urgent and creative way
- Skilled live reporting is a must as this position requires multiple live hits throughout the morning
- Excellent knowledge of severe and nuisance weather
- Demonstrate sound news judgment and the ability to tell stories in a clear, informative manner
- Extensive knowledge of social media and how to use it to engage viewers
- Enterprise news and weather stories under tight deadlines, develop and maintain sources
- Leadership behind-the-scenes, with a history of creating a positive work environment together with your entire team
- Attendance at editorial meetings, participation in story selection process and contribute story ideas

Qualified, interested applicants may 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-r7zvjk-18-219-63-90-42 in your application.

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