METEOROLOGIST (MORNING) - KCTV

Gray Television • Fairway, KS

116d

About The Position

Here's your chance to help shape weather coverage in one of the greatest cities in the country-Kansas City! KCTV5, and the First Warn 5 Weather Team, is looking for a dynamic storyteller ready to own the market every morning! It's simple. If you eat, sleep, and drink local weather and love connecting with people, this is the job you've always been looking for. It starts by joining the best company in the business. Thanks to Gray, at KCTV5, we are adding resources, adding people, and providing the support you've always dreamed of. Second, you get to work with fantastic meteorologists and a morning show team who care as much about their craft as you do!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology.
• At least 3 years of on-air experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while meeting daily assigned deadlines.
• Applicable knowledge of multiplatform newsgathering tools and resources.
• Fluent with social media platforms and social management tools, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube.

Responsibilities

• Build and deliver daily engaging weathercasts for on-air and digital audiences.
• Interact live with fans and the audience on multiple platforms, especially during severe or inconvenient weather.
• Pitch and create original weather content for all platforms.
• Produce and create content for the market's ONLY daily all-weather show!
• Supports implementation of technological advances related to graphics.
• Participates in community outreach efforts, including live shots and station appearances as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees