Weekend Meteorologist
Fox 31 Denver
Denver, COThis was removed by the employer on 3/22/2017 1:02:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Overview:
Location: Denver, CO (KDVR/WKGN-TV)
Reports to – Chief Meteorologist
KDVR Fox 31 in Denver and KWGN/Colorado’s Own Channel 2 has an immediate opening for an experienced Meteorologist to anchor weekend evenings, fill in anchor as needed and report. We are looking for a sealed Meteorologist who is passionate about weather! Candidate will have to be flexible scheduling wise as they will be called upon to field report during severe weather events and to fill in weather anchoring across all shifts. Candidate must also be extremely savvy with social media and web posting. Knowledge of mountain meteorology and Colorado a big plus.
Responsibilities:
• Anchoring weathercasts on all weekend evening newscast.
• Live field reporting primarily from a very well equipped weather truck
• Fill in anchoring for morning and evening newscasts
• Contribute and engage on all station social/digital platforms
• Contribute to partner radio stations
• Ability to MMJ and write stories a big plus
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• College degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science or related field of study preferred
• Certified Broadcast designation from AMS and/or NWA
• Ideal candidate will be familiar with WSI Max technology
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Broadcast Meteorologist a must
• Must have strong live reporting skills
• Must be proficient on all social media platforms
• Must be able to work with a high degree of accuracy and have the ability to solve problems quickly
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, weekends & ON CALL shifts
• Must be able to work under deadlines and have the ability to multi-task
• Must be willing to submit to a background check
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
Equal Opportunity Employer
Company Info:
Tribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO) is home to a diverse portfolio of television and digital properties driven by quality news, entertainment, and sports programming. Tribune Media is comprised of Tribune Broadcasting's 42 owned or operated local television stations reaching more than 50 million households, national entertainment network WGN America, whose reach is approaching 80 million households, Tribune Studios, and a variety of digital applications and websites commanding 60 million monthly unique visitors online. Tribune Media also includes Chicago's WGN-AM and the national multicast networks Antenna TV and THIS TV. Additionally, the Company owns and manages a significant number of real estate properties across the U.S. and holds a variety of investments, including a 31% equity interest in TV Food Network and a 32% equity interest in CareerBuilder. For more information please visit http://www.tribunemedia.com.