Morning Meteorologist

Job Description KOCO-TV, the Hearst Television ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City, has an opportunity for a high energy, highly skilled meteorologist to join our First Alert Weather Team. We are looking for a meteorologist who knows the science but can tell a relatable weather story, in one of the biggest weather markets in the world. Our next meteorologist will be an accurate forecaster, convey an appropriate tone of urgency and authority in severe weather coverage, summarize complicated information, and stay cool under pressure. This role reports to the News Director. Responsibilities: Give our viewers the First Alert with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts.Will provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather eventsWill be able to simultaneously provide content on TV, for our radio partners, and on our digital platforms.Will be required to produce science-based news content during the week.Will use all the technology and tools available to us, to tell an intriguing weather storyCould be deployed in the field during weather eventsGather informationSummarize fact and clearly communicate content for broadcastIn-person attendance required Requirements: In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecastingProven on-air experience in handling breaking news and severe weather coverageDynamic and authoritative on-air presence with a conversational weather presentationKnowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high powered radar dataWSI and Baron graphics and technology experience preferredExcellent forecasting and on-air skillsStrong organizational skillsAbility to tell a compelling weather storyRadar experience preferredAbility to do live field reporting on weather and other topicsBachelor’s Degree in Meteorology or related field preferredCBM and/or AMS seal preferredPrevious on-air experience requiredRelated military experience will be considered Values in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve. Benefits Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits. Medical | Dental | Vision 401(k) matching Emotional Wellness Support Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave LGBTQ+ Health Services Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs About Us Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.