Reporter
WXII
Winston-Salem, NC
WXII TV has an opening for a high energy, highly skilled
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 WSI
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-gqb0zg-34-203-242-200-42 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.