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Meteorologist, Evening
The E.W. Scripps Company
Las Vegas, NV, United States
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Description
The meteorologist is responsible for preparing and delivering accurate weather reports for newscasts.
Key activities
• Prepare and deliver daily weather content utilizing all available weather data and graphics computers
• Prepare and deliver urgent weather updates interrupting regular programming as necessary
• Prepare and deliver all weather content over multiple platforms
• Assist management in evaluations of potential new weather data gathering and presentation computers
• Report live from event sites
• Write and produce content for multiple platforms
• Report, write, capture visual content, edit, produce and post stories for multiple platforms
• Gathers and verifies factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research
• Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws
• Perform various community service activities for station as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
• Bachelors degree in journalism or related field or equivalent years of experience
• The meteorologist must have NWS and/or AMS seal within three years.
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Skills and Abilities
• Computer literacy required, including weather and newsroom computer systems.
• Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment.
• Knowledge of Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar editing equipment.
• 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.
Work environment
• Must be able to drive for company business and/or in a company vehicle.
• Valid driver's license, driving record in compliance with station policy, and certificate of insurability (liability limits of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident/$50,000 property as defined by station policy).