Weather Anchor PT

News-Press & Gazette Company • Columbia, MO

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About The Position

ABC17 News is looking for someone who wants to help grow the station’s news
product while growing his/her own career. The company is looking for a weekend
weather caster. The right candidate will be excited to join a vibrant team of
journalists who remain on the cutting edge of this constantly changing field.

The weekend weather caster's duties include anchoring and producing weather
forecasts for news programming and online platforms. The position is expected to
lead extended coverage of severe weather across multiple platforms as directed
by the chief meteorologist. There will be daily upkeep of the station’s website
and social media pages along with producing content for our media partners and
other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• ability to communicate effectively
• strong organizational skills
• be comfortable on camera
• have a strong professional appearance
• valid Missouri driver’s license
• pass a drug test and background check

Nice To Haves

• experience using the Baron Lynx weather system
• good understanding of severe weather and tracking storms
• college degree or a student pursuing a degree in meteorology, atmospheric sciences or a related field

Responsibilities

• anchoring and producing weather forecasts for news programming and online platforms
• lead extended coverage of severe weather across multiple platforms as directed by the chief meteorologist
• daily upkeep of the station’s website and social media pages
• producing content for our media partners
• other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed