Meteorologist / Digital Content Producer

Job Description

NTV News is looking for a Meteorologist to present the weather forecast on-air and online. Further, this position has Digital Content Producing responsibilities when your not busy in the weather center.

The main day to day responsibilities of the role will include…
• Forecasting, Producing and Presenting clear and concise weather casts, which tell a story and connect with viewers
• Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events
• Utilize social media during severe weather, as well as write weather stories
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station
• Pitching story ideas, answering phones, developing contacts and producing content on our digital platforms (posting news and weather stories, videos, social posts)
• Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations

What skills do you need to be successful in our role?
• Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories, we value visual and compelling storytelling
• Ability to demonstrate experience with active and visual live shots
• In Depth Knowledge of forecasting
• Sharp news judgment and exceptional writing skills
• Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience is highly desired but we will train the right candidate if you are currently working through a meteorology degree at a college or university (like the program at Mississippi State).
• One-air experience in weather presentation is preferred

While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.

NTV News and our parent company, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d93jxk-18-119-253-93-42 in your application.