Chief Meteorologist
KSTU-Fox 13
Salt Lake City, UTThis was removed by the employer on 5/1/2017 9:32:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Overview:
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Reports To: Director, News and Content
KSTU-TV Fox 13 has an immediate opening for Chief Meteorologist.
Salt Lake City is the state capitol of Utah and nation’s 34th-largest television market. Severe weather events include major snow storms, avalanches, damaging winds, monsoon rains, wildfires, tornadoes, flooding and inversion-related air pollution.
KSTU-TV Fox 13 produces 11.5 hours of live news each weekday.
Responsibilities:
This role involves producing and presenting weather forecasts for the weekday afternoon and evening newscasts, Monday through Friday.
You will produce graphics and maps, digital/social media content, severe weather alerts and cut-ins, and occasionally report live during weather events. Must also be willing and able to work holidays and eager to represent the station at community events outside of normal work hours.
Qualifications:
• Previous on-air experience as a meteorologist/weather anchor at a major broadcast affiliate or network
• Training in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science preferred.
• Current AMS or NWA certification preferred
• Experience with TV weather graphics/animations (preferably WSI Max weather system)
• Must have experience in severe weather coverage and knowledge of industry-standard broadcast weather computer and radar systems
• Must be a great communicator and tell a compelling weather story especially on days when the weather is quiet
• Must demonstrate experience in use of alert systems to disseminate weather information across multiple platforms
• Must excel in social media and be willing and able to win weather coverage versus other local meteorologists on social platforms
• Works with vendors and suppliers to keep weather equipment fully functional and up to date
• Prepares and implements a severe weather plan
• Establishes a philosophy for the best delivery of weather information to the public
• Assists News Director with preparation of weather staff performance appraisals
• Must be willing to submit to a background check
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT: www.tribunemediacareers.com and enter job# 2017-45565 under keyword search.
Fox 13 is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Due to the volume of applications received we will not be able to verify receipt of your resume or applications. A KSTU/Fox 13 representative will contact you for a phone or in-person interview, should your application be selected.
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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.