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Meteorologist
Hearst Television
Kansas City, MO, United States
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KMBC-TV has an opening for a morning & weekend morning meteorologist. We are looking for a communicator who has a passion for weather and telling weather stories. The successful candidate will utilize the latest weather technology and information to create accurate, compelling and easy to understand weathercasts.
Job Responsibilities:
• Weather data analysis and forecasting.
• Working knowledge of radar information and the ability to interpret and analyze data.
• Produce a wide variety of weather graphics.
• Report weather on air and in the field.
• Attend community appearances.
• Ability to ad lib weather information during breaking news, long form weather cut-ins.
• Stay up to date with the latest technology and forecasting analysis techniques.
• Work as part of a team.
• Regularly attend editorial meetings.
• Work well under pressure in a time sensitive environment.
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.
• 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.
• Must be able to work all shifts, holidays and weekends included.
Education:
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology or related field.
• CBM and/or AMS seal preferred.
• Military training and experience will be considered.