Morning Meteorologist

Job Description

Morning Meteorologist - WBKO

About WBKO:

WBKO Television is the dominant source for local news and entertainment in the Bowling Green area and operates the ABC, FOX and CW affiliates.

Nestled in the heart of South-Central Kentucky between Louisville and Nashville, WBKO is home to Emmy and AP award winning mentors. We offer employees flexibility to learn other jobs with the latest industry equipment and software; live news experience; and encouragement to volunteer in the community. Over the last 15 years, we have helped raise more than nine million dollars for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. We also enjoy being a part of the community by engaging in activities including ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at Christmas, helping to promote United Way's Day of Caring, and jumping into icy cold water for Junior Achievement's Penguin Plunge.

Bowling Green is the fastest growing city in Kentucky and is ''geared for fun'' as the home of the Corvette, the Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball team, and countless caves and hiking trails ready to be explored! Mammoth Cave National Park, the world's longest known cave system, is also right down I-65. The arts scene is active in Bowling Green with the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) which brings in nationally known artists and productions.

WBKO works closely with Western Kentucky University by airing a weekly ''View from the Hill'' segment and covering its programs and Division I sports teams. WBKO is proud to serve our community and nurture our employees to grow professionally, be more community-oriented, and have fun in a family environment.

Job Summary/Description:

WBKO is seeking a morning meteorologist for our dominant morning and midday newscasts. We are looking for someone who can connect with our audience while delivering a forecast that's easy to understand and helps people plan their day using our''First Alert'' philosophy.

Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Serve as primary meteorologist for our 2-hour morning show and Midday newscasts.
• Produce graphics and maps that are engaging and easy to understand
• Produce videos for our WBKO First Alert Weather app and update website as needed
• Engage with viewers in the community and over social media
• Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday
situations.
• Be a passionate, accurate forecaster
• Able to handle severe weather calmly, and effectively, to relay life-saving information to
viewers
• Candidates should exhibit good work ethic, strong people skills, and maintain professional
attitude.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Degree in meteorology is required
• On-air experience preferred
• Knowledge of WSI weather products is preferred
• College graduates will be considered with a strong demo reel and internship experience
• Valid driver's license and good driving record

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-rnmoym-3-135-213-214-42 in your application.