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Chief Meteorologist
FOX Television Stations
Charlotte, NC, United States
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Description
Award Winning Broadcaster WJZY, the Fox Owned and Operated television station in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Chief Meteorologist. This position reports to the VP, News Director. The ideal candidate will oversee the daily operations of the weather department by performing the following duties:
• Must have experience in severe weather coverage and knowledge of industry-standard broadcast weather computer and radar systems
• Must be able to sustain severe weather coverage, esp. during tornado warnings.
• Must be a great communicator and tell a compelling weather story especially on days when the weather is quiet
• Must demonstrate experience in use of alert systems to disseminate weather information across multiple platforms
• Must excel in social media and be willing and able to win weather coverage versus other local meteorologists on social platforms
• Must have ability to shoot, edit and report stories as well as do traditional weathercasts
• Performs the essential duties and responsibilities of a weather anchor for assigned newscasts
• Schedules weather personnel
• Works with vendors and suppliers to keep weather equipment fully functional and up to date
• Prepares and implements a severe weather plan
• Establishes a philosophy for the best delivery of weather information to the public
• Assists with the maintenance of story boxes in the newsroom computer system including updating files and noting possible story ideas
• Reviews newscasts to ensure objectives are attained
• Meets all scheduling and broadcast deadlines
• Attends and participates in all scheduled meetings
• Responsible for any and all equipment issued by FOX
• Assists News Director with preparation of weather staff performance appraisals
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a broadcast meteorologist preferred
Four year degree required. Must be certified as a meteorologist
Must be flexible and able to work overtime, holidays and varied hours.
Please include weather reel when submitting application.
EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled.