Weekday Morning Meteorologist

Job Description

Weekday Morning Meteorologist, WTXL

WTXL, the ABC affiliate in Tallahassee, Florida, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is searching for its next Weekday Morning Meteorologist. As our Morning Meteorologist, you'll deliver engaging, accurate forecasts during our morning broadcasts, using advanced tools to analyze weather patterns. Your expertise will be vital in providing timely updates, particularly during severe weather events, including hurricanes, ensuring viewers are prepared and aware. We're looking for a meteorologist who can connect with the audience, integrating weather coverage with our news programming while becoming a trusted voice in the community. You'll also focus on creating digital content for multiple platforms.

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WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Prepare and deliver daily weathercasts utilizing all available weather data and graphics computers.
• Prepare and deliver urgent weather updates, interrupting regular programming as necessary.
• Prepare and deliver all weathercast materials over a variety of mediums, including, but not limited to: TV, Radio, Internet.
• Assist management in evaluations of potential new weather data gathering and presentation computers.
• Receive assignments or evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
• Report and anchor live from the field and studio, along with some prerecorded segments.
• May write and produce quality news and weather stories for multiple media platforms.
• Report, write, capture visual content, edit, and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline.
• Work cooperatively with photographers assigned to stories if one is assigned.
• Create content for multiple platforms, including tv, digital, web, and social media.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology is preferred
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in a related field is preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Computer literacy, including weather and newsroom computer systems
• Knowledge of broadcast-quality camera equipment
• Knowledge of editing systems
• Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
• Proficient at posting content to various websites
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company's required insurance limits.

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-o1wpz2-3-143-7-73-42 in your application.