Weekend Weather Anchor & Community Storyteller

WSLS 10; Roanoke (VA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WSLS 10 in Roanoke, VA is seeking a dynamic Meteorologist who can deliver accurate forecasts across TV, digital, and social platforms. You will craft engaging weather stories that connect with viewers and provide timely updates during severe weather events.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, have on-air experience, and are proficient with WSI and Barons systems. A flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays is required to serve the community.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology.
• Prior years on-air experience, including severe weather coverage experience.
• Proficient in WSI and Barons weather systems.
• Proven track record of accuracy in weather forecasting.
• Strong on-air presence with an engaging personality and conversational weather presentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of newsroom computer systems, smartphone technology, and social media platforms.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to represent the station positively in the community.

Aufgaben

• Deliver accurate and compelling weather forecasts across TV, digital, streaming, mobile, and social platforms.
• Provide detailed weather analysis, live reporting, and community engagement.
• Develop and maintain close ties to the community by engaging with locals and events.
• Produce engaging weather reports using graphics and pre-production elements.
• Explain the 'why' behind forecasts in accessible language.
• Contribute content to station platforms online and on social media.
• Provide urgent, immediate weather information from studio and in the field.

Kenntnisse

On-air presence

Storytelling

Community engagement

Flex hours

Leadership

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology

Master’s degree in Meteorology

Tools

WSI weather systems

Barons weather systems

Jobbeschreibung

WSLS 10 in Roanoke, VA is seeking a dynamic Meteorologist who can deliver accurate forecasts across TV, digital, and social platforms. You will craft engaging weather stories that connect with viewers and provide timely updates during severe weather events.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, have on-air experience, and are proficient with WSI and Barons systems. A flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays is required to serve the community.