Meteorologist (W/End) - Kxii

Gray Media • Sherman, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

KXII 12, the weather leader in the Texoma region, is looking to add a weekend meteorologist to the market's most experienced First Alert weather team. The right candidate will have a combination of broadcast, digital, and technological expertise to tell weather stories on a variety of platforms. This meteorologist will anchor our weekend evening newscasts, as well as serve as the primary fill-in both AM & PM weekdays. This is a full-time position based out of our studios in Sherman, Texas, located between Dallas and Oklahoma City in the heart of Tornado Alley.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences
• Some on-air experience, either professionally or in college, required (please send link to demo reel for consideration)
• Expertise in weather graphics software
• Expertise in digital forecasting and social media

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary weather anchor for the station's weekend newscasts
• Fill in on the air in weekday AM & PM newscasts as needed (including holidays)
• Serve as CTV anchor/producer for 30-minute First Alert Weather Extra show three nights/week
• Serve as primary talent for digital & social video forecasts and live broadcasts
• Design weather graphics for the department with an emphasis on "lifestyle forecasting"
• Produce weather graphics and information to regularly update our website, apps, and social media platforms
• Occasionally report live on weather conditions
• Occasionally report on weather-related events and topics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level