METEOROLOGIST (W/END) - WOWT

Kfyr Tv; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent media company in Omaha, NE seeks an experienced Meteorologist to join their First Alert Weather team. The role involves analyzing weather data, preparing forecasts, and creating graphics for multiple platforms. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in meteorology and prior broadcast experience. Strong communication skills and teamwork are essential. The position includes responsibilities like reporting weather stories and engaging audiences on social media. A flexible schedule for severe weather situations is also required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a broadcast meteorologist.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately forecast weather.

Responsibilities

• Analyze weather data and prepare detailed forecasts.
• Prepare graphics to support the weather presentation.
• Work closely with news management on content.
• Develop and report weather stories.
• Post content to website, apps, and social media.

Skills

Strong on-air communication skills

Ability to work as part of an on-air team

Knowledge of WSI Max

Proficient in social media platforms

Creative graphic design skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in meteorology

Job description

Job Summary

WOWT in Omaha, NE, is seeking an experienced Meteorologist to join our First Alert Weather team. The Meteorologist will work closely with the Chief Meteorologists, news managers, and producers to cover comprehensive weather coverage on multiple platforms and during severe weather. The role requires a daily multi-platform content producer, serving audiences on streaming, social media, and TV. WOWT seeks a candidate who will make a positive contribution in the newsroom and community.

Responsibilities

• Analyze weather data and prepare detailed forecasts
• Prepare graphics to support the weather presentation
• Provide a flexible schedule for severe weather and winter weather scenarios
• Work closely with news management in designing presentation style and editorial content for weather presentations
• Develop and report weather stories
• Prepare material for delivery of newscasts
• Post content to website, apps, and social media platforms

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in meteorology
• Prior experience as a broadcast meteorologist
• Strong on-air communication skills
• Ability to work as part of an on-air team and a weather team
• Knowledge of WSI Max and their various platforms is a plus
• Ability to be creative with graphic design and presentation
• Demonstrated ability to accurately forecast weather
• Proficient in social media platforms

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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