Weekend Meteorologist & Content Creator

Nexstar Media Group; City of Elmira (NY); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 23 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

WETM/18 News in Elmira, NY is seeking a talented Meteorologist/Content Creator to deliver on-air weather forecasts for weekend newscasts and fill in across other shifts, while also creating content for WETM+'s digital platforms.

The candidate will report, shoot, write and edit weather/news reports for multiple platforms, respond to severe weather events, and engage viewers on social media; the MMVJ component adds three days of reporting weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Entry level to 2 years' experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred.
• Must be able to shoot video and perform non-linear editing. Ability to write story from beginning to end. Knowledge of ENPS helpful.
• Proficiency with Barron's Radar is helpful.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of the field of Meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsabilités

• Produce and present weather/news reports for all platforms.
• Ensures that all weather/news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers weather / news 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 the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis.
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.
• The MMVJ part of the job includes reporting three days a week.
• Ability to shoot pictures and edit stories from beginning to end.
• Winning candidate will be posting on the web and social media.

Connaissances

Weather forecast

Broadcast reporting

Video editing

Non-linear editing

Story writing

Social media engagement

Time management

Driving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Outils

Barron's Radar

ENPS

Description du poste

WETM/18 News in Elmira, NY is seeking a talented Meteorologist/Content Creator to deliver on-air weather forecasts for weekend newscasts and fill in across other shifts, while also creating content for WETM+'s digital platforms.

The candidate will report, shoot, write and edit weather/news reports for multiple platforms, respond to severe weather events, and engage viewers on social media; the MMVJ component adds three days of reporting weekly.