Chief Meteorologist

Job Description

About WFSB:

WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News is everywhere. We're Connecticut's #1 source for the latest weather including Connecticut's only LIVE doppler radar, breaking news, traffic and all the info you need to make it through your day.

Job Summary/Description:

The Chief Meteorologist prepares and presents accurate and up-to-date weather forecasts and warnings across multiple platforms: multiple on-air newscasts, 24/7 weather channel, station website and partner radio station(s). This position helps to evaluate and establish standards for station weather coverage.

The work performed is for all media platforms and initiatives, including on-air, website, app and social media.

Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
• Prepares and anchors interesting and informative weathercasts with station brand and research in mind.
• Develops and innovates new presentation tools for TV and digital platforms. Work performed is for all media platforms and initiatives, including for example: on-air, web, digital and social media.
• Makes public appearances on behalf of the station including, but not limited to, ''Surviving The Storm''.
• Appears in station promotions.
• Implements station weather research initiatives.
• Develops weathercasts to attract the largest available audience.
• Expands weather brand reach on digital platforms.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or equivalent training and/or experience.
Experience: Three years experience as a weather anchor or meteorologist at a commercial television station.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- AMS or NWA seal required.
- Proficiency with complex computer-driven weather production systems
- Must be flexible and willing to work unexpected hours for severe weather.
- Must possess excellent ad lib skills and be able to drive long-form severe weather coverage solo or in a team setting.
- Must be willing to work in a team-oriented environment.
- % Travel Required (Approximate): 10%

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people 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-d58o8z-18-226-88-7-42 in your application.