Job Description
About WALB:
WALB-TV is the dominant #1 station and award-winning NBC/ABC affiliate in Albany, GA. WALB began broadcasting on April 7th, 1954 becoming the flagship broadcast TV station of Gray Television. We service more than 40 counties across South Georgia, including two news bureaus in the cities of Thomasville and Valdosta.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
-Produce and anchor weather forecasts for broadcast, digital, or any other media platform required by News Management
-Reporting as MMJ as directed by News Management
-Ability to research, pitch, gather, shoot, write, edit, and report news and weather content for broadcast and digital platforms
-Live news reporting daily for multiple newscasts
-Computer knowledge including weather systems (WSI MAX), newsroom software (ENPS), Microsoft applications, and Internet use
-Working flexible hours and days, and willingness to fill-in on other shifts as needed (not limited to overtime, holidays, and weekends)
-Ability to be creative with graphic design and presentation
-Available for breaking and severe weather events as needed
-Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a collaborative manner with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers
-Ability to maintain professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community
-Participate in promotional and station events
-Be able to work well under strict deadline pressure
-Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
-A BA/BS degree or higher in Meteorology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
-Demonstrated ability to accurately forecast weather
-Knowledge with WSI MAX applications helpful
-CBM/NWA certifications a plus
-Must hold a valid driver's license, be insurable and pass a mandatory drug screening
-Flexibility to work any shift as assigned
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1o55v-52-87-200-112-42 in your application.