KTVO has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Meteorologist. If you are a person with a great personality and strong storytelling skills, this is a great opportunity for you! We want someone who has the energy and creativity to do compelling live shots for KTVO's live newscasts each weekday. Our Meteorologist is also expected to provide daily digital and social media content.
Meteorologist job requirements: In this role, you will work with the News Director and producers to determine the format of various weather graphics, segments and the best way to present our community the weather information they need to plan their days and be safe in the event of severe weather We are looking for a meteorologist who is excited by the challenge of forecasting the always unpredictable weather The main day-to-day responsibilities of the role will include: Forecasting, producing, and presenting clear and concise weather casts, tell a story that connects with viewers, issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, report live during weather events, utilize social media during severe weather, as well as write weather stories Part of the job also includes making public appearances on behalf of the station, pitching story ideas, developing contacts, working with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations Education: Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience is required Minimum two years' experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.
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About Us
Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!
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The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.
