Weekend Weather Anchor/MMJ - KAAL TV
The Weekend Weather Anchor is responsible for producing and presenting a dynamic forecast while being in-tune with the station's strategic goals. Job # 24-1153
Date posted
Apr. 8, 2024 4:45 pm
Application deadline
May 8, 2024 5:00 pm
Organization
Hubbard Broadcasting
Location
- United States
Job description
About Us
As an ABC6 News (KAAL-TV) employee, you're surrounded by opportunity while experiencing forward-thinking philosophy. You'll work among passionate, engaged professionals who work together to create the most entertaining content in Television and Digital platforms for our audience. Whether you're searching for a career On-Air, Behind-The-Scenes, or Marketing & Promotion, there's opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive within ABC6 News and Hubbard Broadcasting.
Job Overview
Covering weather in Southeast Minnesota and Northern Iowa is a meteorologist's dream. We have snow, blizzards, thunderstorms, tornadoes, bitter cold and even heat waves. The Weekend Weather Anchor is responsible for producing and presenting a dynamic forecast while being in-tune with the station's strategic goals. The Weather Anchor must be a storyteller and communicator on television and across our digital and social media platforms. This position will also be responsible for reporting 3 days per week.
Job Responsibilities
- Forecast, produce, and present clear and concise weathercasts that tell a story and connect with viewers.
- Effectively utilize social media, during severe weather and everyday situations, as well as write weather stories.
- Work with producers and fellow meteorologists to determine relevant weather content in breaking news and everyday situations, doing live shots and reporting from community events.
- Enterprise stories in line with our brand on a daily basis.
- This position will use cameras, research sources, and editing equipment.
- Maintain professional standards regarding wardrobe, hair, cosmetics, and grooming as required by the position.
- Participate in the station’s Weather Lab initiative at local schools and events.
- Reporting and MMJ duties as assigned when not anchoring weather.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- An AMS seal or the CBM from the American Meteorological Society is preferred.
- Experience with computer graphics and radar.
- Excellent weather and news judgment.
- Ability to think critically, quick and effective decision making, and live ad-libbing.
- Ability to work well under pressure while meeting daily assigned deadlines.
- Must be flexible to work any assigned shift including nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability to work an established schedule and other hours to fill in for vacations as needed.
- Experience, shooting, and editing in a non-linear format.
- Must have a valid driver's license and safe driving history as determined by the Company. Driving record will be checked.
- Demo reel or online portfolio required.
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