Meteorologist
Hearst Television
Des Moines, IAThis was removed by the employer on 9/3/2019 2:13:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Des Moines is ranked as one of America's best cities to live and raise a family. Located in the heart of Iowa, KCCI-TV is the lead source for the latest local headlines and live alerts. If you are motivated by working with a talented award-winning team of professionals, look no further! Best of all, you'll become part of Hearst Television, one of the premier broadcast companies in the country.
KCCI
has an opening for a high energy, highly skilled morning meteorologist. We are
looking for a meteorologist who knows the science, but can tell a relatable
weather story. Our next meteorologist will be an accurate forecaster, keep our
viewers and employees safe, convey appropriate tone, summarize complicated
information, and stay cool under pressure.
Job Responsibilities:
• Get our viewers ready for the day with accurate, compelling
and understandable weather forecasts.
• Will provide urgent, immediate weather information before and
during severe weather events
• Will be able to simultaneously provide content on TV, for our
radio partners, and on our digital platforms.
• Will utilize all the technology and tools available to us, to
tell an intriguing weather story
• Will be deployed in the field during weather and station
events
• Gather information
• Summarize fact and clearly communicate content for broadcast
• Engage with viewers on social media
Experience Requirements:
• Previous on-air experience required.
Qualifications Requirements:
• In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting.
• Proven on-air experience in handling breaking news and severe
weather coverage
• Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather
presentation
• Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high
powered radar data
• Proficient in using WSI and Baron graphics and technology
• Excellent forecasting and on-air skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to tell a compelling weather story
• Ability to use common television weather systems.
• Radar experience preferred
• Ability to do live field reporting on weather and other
topics.
Education:
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology or related field
• CBM and/or AMS seal preferred
• Military training and experience will be considered
To learn more about Des Moines, click HERE.