Meteorologist/MSJ

Responsibilities

• Develop story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news stories for on-air, streaming on NewsWest 9+ and newswest9.com
• Write in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner
• Create enterprise original news and weather content for our streaming platform
• Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, compelling, and accurate manner
• Pitch work-ahead stories and coordinate with a team to develop a plan for impact
• Show strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on X, Facebook, and Instagram
• Organize tasks and work under constant time pressure deadlines
• Present the weather in our weekend newscasts and as needed on other shifts
• Prepare and deliver accurate and compelling weather forecasts on multiple platforms
• Update website and engage with viewers on social media platforms daily
• Work in the field, on special projects and other duties as assigned
• Maintain calmness and professionalism during live, breaking news situations and changing events
• Fill in for Meteorologists on various days and shifts to cover vacation and time off
• Provide forecast information to the station’s website, social media and news ticker as required

Requirements

• Degree in Meteorology and/or Broadcast Journalism with demonstrated weather experience or equivalent experience as a television weather on-air talent
• Understanding of the principles of professional journalism
• Experience in photojournalism, video editing and content management systems
• Strong social media skills
• Knowledge of ENPS, Edius and Axis graphics (a plus)
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, early mornings and holidays

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, early mornings and holidays
• Fill in for Meteorologists on various days and shifts to cover vacation and time off
• Provide forecast information to the station’s website, social media and news ticker as required

Skills

• Writing and storytelling skills
• Video editing and production skills
• Weather forecasting and analysis
• Social media management
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Field reporting and emergency response

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k) matching
• PTO and holiday benefits
• Access to wellness programs like Teladoc and Spring Health
• Flexible work schedule
• Equal opportunity employer