Meteorologist - Fill-In (P/T) - Ktuu

Gray Media•Anchorage, AK

19d

About The Position

Alaska's News Source has a reputation of excellence as the state's most-watched news source, producing 32 hours of broadcast news, weather, and sports content each week on KTUU-TV/Channel 2 and KYES/Channel 5 in Anchorage, as well as KATH and KYEX in Southeast Alaska. Strong reach and brand loyalty are augmented by added broadcast distribution to more than 200 rural communities throughout the state via ARCS-TV, Alaska's rural communications service. A leader in digital content, AlaskasNewSource.com offers breaking news and statewide community coverage. Our News and Weather Apps, podcasts, and streamed content offered through Connected TV platforms reach audiences far beyond broadcast. Our mission is "To Tell Alaska's Story," and we strive to consistently distinguish ourselves as Alaska's preferred source for news, information, and community service. Alaska's News Source is an award-winning, dominant number-one station looking for an experienced, licensed meteorologist for this critical part-time role, one we lean on to cover unfilled schedules as needed. The ideal candidate has broadcast meteorology and digital experience, a comfortable on-air appearance, a climate reporting skill set, and be able to break down complex weather data into easy-to-understand broadcast and online weathercasts, written stories, and multimedia weather content for digital platforms. We are looking for a proven Meteorologist with a passion for the career field and experience on broadcast and digital platforms, but with a schedule that is flexible to help us fill shifts both in advance and at the last-minute whenever needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or a related field
3+ years of experience in broadcast and multimedia news content generation
Ability to write for broadcast news and digital platforms
Ability to visualize and create weather graphics
Understanding of principal journalistic ethics
Valid driver's license and good driving record
Willingness and ability to work in extreme weather conditions while reporting on breaking weather events

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the WSI weather system and software is a plus

Responsibilities

Analyze weather data and prepare detailed and engaging weather forecasts
Generate creative and engaging, content-driven live shots
Familiarity with the WSI weather system and software is a plus
Ability to drive long-form severe weather/event coverage solo or in a team setting, both in the studio and in the field
Ability to multitask, handle breaking weather/events, and adapt to rapidly changing developments
Cover other meteorologists' shifts, as assigned, as well as the flexibility to cover shifts during severe weather/events
Post daily stories to our digital platforms and social media, including online weather discussions to explain complex weather phenomena in an easy-to-understand format
Be actively involved on the station's social media platforms and responsive to viewer inquiries
Represent Alaska's News Source at community and station-sponsored events, including school presentations and station tours
Record shortened daily weathercasts for radio partners
Work closely with the Chief Meteorologist, news management, photographers, and newscast producers to deliver exceptional weather coverage and regular reporting