Weekend Meteorologist/MMJ – KHGI TV, Kearney Job at Flood Digital Networks, LLC

KHGI has an exciting opportunity for you! Our News department has an opening for a Weekend Meteorologist/MMJ position, with plenty of fill-in opportunities in a dynamic part of the country for active weather in all seasons, to help you grow your forecasting skills.

Requirements: KHGI is looking for a Weekend Meteorologist/Multimedia Journalist to present the weather forecast for the weekend news and report 3 days a week. As our Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter you are responsible for the content of the weather cast on-air and on our digital platforms. You will also have plenty of fill-in work during the week and will be working with a seasoned team of meteorologists with decades of experience. The second part of this role is reporting three days a week, where you will be expected to cover environmental and agriculture-related stories.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Forecasting, producing and presenting clear and concise weather casts, which tell a story and connect with viewers.
2. Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events.
3. Utilize social media during severe weather, as well as write weather stories.
4. Make public appearances on behalf of the station.
5. Pitch story ideas, develop contacts, and report 3 days a week.
6. Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations.

Skills Required:

1. Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories; we value visual and compelling storytelling.
2. Ability to demonstrate experience with active and visual live shots.
3. In-depth knowledge of forecasting.
4. Sharp news judgment and exceptional writing skills.
5. Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
6. Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
7. 2 years’ experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred.

While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.

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