Meteorologist

Job Description

West Michigan's legacy station, WOOD TV8, has a rare opportunity for a Meteorologist to join Storm Team 8! We're looking for someone who is passionate about weather and would embrace the challenge of forecasting in an active weather market along the Lake Michigan shoreline. The Meteorologist will forecast weather conditions and produce and anchor weather reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.
• Produces and presents weather reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes and delivers weather stories in a clear and concise manner
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating weather programming and other content
• Responds to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsroom situations as required
• Works closely with weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites

Requirements & Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• AMS Seal of approval
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• Minimum two years' experience in weather reporting or anchoring
• Superior on-air presence
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution
• Strong understanding of the field of meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting
• Valid drivers license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift with weekend work required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment.

The meteorologist must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the meteorologist must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g675z9-18-191-234-62-42 in your application.