Weekend Meteorologist, WTMJ
15 Minutes ago • 3 Years +
Broadcast
Job Description
WTMJ, the NBC affiliate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking a Weekend Meteorologist. This role involves preparing accurate and engaging forecasts using meteorological data and advanced tools. The successful candidate will join an award-winning team, forecasting diverse weather conditions including severe storms, snow squalls, ice, and tornadoes. This is not an entry-level position, requiring experience in the field.
Good To Have:
- 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.
Must Have:
- 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 TV, Radio, and 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 live from the field.
- May write and produce quality news and weather stories for multiple media platforms.
- May report, write, capture visual content, edit, and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline.
- Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned.
- Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.
- Bachelors degree in Meteorology preferred.
- Generally 3+ years experience in related field preferred.
WTMJ, the NBC affiliate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is looking for its next Weekend Meteorologist. You'll use meteorological data to prepare accurate and engaging forecasts for viewers. You'd be joining an award-winning team with all kinds of weather forecasting and data-gathering tools at your fingertips. The four seasons in Milwaukee include severe storms, snow squalls, ice, tornadoes, and more. This is not an entry-level position. Apply today to join TMJ4!
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 live from the field.
- May write and produce quality news and weather stories for multiple media platforms.
- May report, write, capture visual content, edit, and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as Internet and digital channels.
- Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned.
- Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.
- Perform other duties as needed and assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- Bachelors degree in Meteorology preferred
- Generally 3+ years experience in related field 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
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