Assignment Editor
WTAE-TV
Pittsburgh, PA
WTAE-TV, the Hearst
Television-owned ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA has an immediate part-time
opening for a weekend meteorologist. We are looking for a highly
skilled meteorologist who also exhibits high energy. The successful candidate
will be a skilled communicator who has a passion for weather and who can
deliver a relatable weather forecast on TV and digital platforms. Our next
meteorologist will be able to stay cool under pressure and convey life-saving
information in the appropriate tone.
Job Responsibilities:
• Weather data analysis and forecasting
• Working knowledge of radar information (able to interpret and
analyze data)
• Producing a wide variety of weather graphics for self and other
meteorologists' use
• Reporting weather on-air
• Reporting weather on all digital platforms, including social media
• Reporting in the field as assigned
• Ability to ad lib weather information during breaking news,
long-form weather cut-ins
• Taking cues and direction during on-air weather reporting
• Ability to stay up to date with the latest technology and
forecasting analysis techniques
• Working as part of a team
• Attending daily editorial meetings
• Keeping news personnel up to date on current weather conditions
• Working under pressure in a time-sensitive environment
• Attending community appearances
Experience Requirements:
• Three Years Television News
Experience Preferred
• Working Knowledge of
Computer Weather Graphics
• Ability to put together
accurate, informative, creative and easy-to-understand weathercasts for TV
and digital
Qualifications Requirements:
• Proficient in using WSI graphics
and technology
• Proficient in using Baron
graphics and technology
• Must be able to work all
shifts – holidays and weekends included
Education:
• AMS seal preferred
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology or related field
• Military training and
experience will be considered
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g449zg-3-144-189-177-42 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.