Meteorologist - Wifr

Gray Media • Rockford, IL

33d • Onsite

About The Position

WIFR/WREX in Rockford, Illinois, is accepting applications for a full-time Meteorologist to join our award-winning team. The perfect individual will have Meteorology experience, prepare and deliver weather forecasts, weather information as part of the overall WIFR/WREX News team, be able to write, edit and shoot engaging, informative and compelling news and weather content; develop and execute community interest stories regularly; consistently contribute to weather and news content on the stations social media and digital platforms; maintain an unequivocal commitment to accuracy, fairness and ethics; meet daily production deadlines; and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in meteorology
• Prior experience as a broadcast meteorologist
• Strong on-air communication skills
• Ability to work as part of an on-air team and part of a weather team
• Ability to be creative with graphic design and presentation
• Demonstrated ability to accurately forecast weather
• Proficient in social media platforms
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Analyze weather data and prepare detailed forecasts
• Prepare graphics to support weather presentation
• Flexible schedule for severe weather & winter weather scenarios
• Work closely with news management in designing presentation style and editorial content for on-air weather presentations.
• Developing and reporting stories
• Preparation of material for delivery of newscasts
• Post content to website and social media platforms

What This Job Offers

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