KABC Meteorologist/Weather Reporter
About The Position
ABC7 Los Angeles has an incredible opportunity for a certified Meteorologist who is a weather expert in the studio and in the field. The ideal candidate must be a dynamic journalist and storyteller. This person can forecast and analyze weather conditions and tell the weather story in the most compelling way with a focus on public safety and service. The ideal candidate is committed to working in tandem with the entire weather team and always working to best utilize and optimize our weather technology. This weather expert is constantly exploring ways to reinvent and reimagine how weather is presented on all platforms. The ideal candidate also has experience in AR/VR and crafting and producing unique and impactful graphics to enhance and elevate weather storytelling. This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a company-designated location on an ongoing basis.
Requirements
- Certified Meteorologist
- Ability to analyze and forecast weather information and identify significant atmospheric events
- Skilled in using computer model data to produce accurate forecasts
- Proficient in producing unique weather graphics
- Experience anchoring weather segments and field reporting in multiple markets
- Must work well under deadline pressure
- Must have schedule flexibility and be willing to work weekends, mornings and holidays
Nice To Haves
- 4 years experience on air in major market
- Ability to shoot, edit, and publish
- Experience producing AR/VR weather elements
- Experience with Adobe Premiere and Dalet
- Knowledge of WSI system
- Bilingual
Responsibilities
- Exceptional knowledge of the weather and how to communicate it across multiple platforms
- Strong reporting, writing and interviewing skills
- Be an expert in telling high impact stories in breaking weather coverage, and demonstrate that ability from the studio and in the field
- Collaborate closely with weather team, producers and managers before, during, and after newscasts
- Active in using social media for promotion and news gathering
- Strong commitment to the community, expected to represent the station and participate at various community events
Benefits
- medical
- financial
- other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
