News Producer
WTMJ
Milwaukee, WI
WISN TV has an opening for a high
energy, highly skilled Weekend Meteorologist. We are looking for a Meteorologist who
knows the science but can tell a relatable weather story. Our next
Meteorologist will be an accurate forecaster, keep our viewers and employees
safe, convey appropriate tone, summarize complicated information, and stay cool
under pressure.
Job Responsibilities:
• Get our viewers ready with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather
forecasts
• Will
provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe
weather events
• Will
be able to simultaneously provide content on TV, for our radio partners,
and on our digital platforms
• Will
utilize all the technology and tools available to us, to tell an
intriguing weather story
• Will
be deployed in the field during weather events
• Gather
information
• Summarize
fact and clearly communicate content for broadcast
Experience Requirements:
• Previous on-air experience required
Qualifications Requirements:
• In-depth
knowledge of weather science and forecasting
• Proven on-air experience in handling breaking news and severe weather
coverage
• Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation
• Knowledgeable
about how to interpret and translate high powered radar data
• Proficient
in using Barron graphics and technology
• Excellent
forecasting and on-air skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability
to tell a compelling weather story
• Ability
to use common television weather systems
• Radar
experience preferred
• Ability
to do live field reporting on weather and other topics
Education:
• Minimum
Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology or related field
• CBM
and/or AMS seal preferred
• Military training and experience will be considered
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-reooy2-3-137-213-128-42 in your application.
Hearst Television, a subsidiary of Hearst, owns and operates local television and radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households.