Abilene,TX
Nexstar Media Group,Inc.
DESCRIPTION
KRBC, in Abilene, Texas, has an immediate opening for a Weekend Meteorologist/MMJ. If you love severe weather and are looking to grow your career, this is the position for you!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Produce and present weather/news reports for all platforms.
- Ensures that all weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
- Writes and delivers weather stories in a clear and concise manner.
- Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather programming and other content.
- Responds to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
- Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage.
- Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
- Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis.
- Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.
- The MMJ part of the job includes reporting three days a week.
- Ability to shoot pictures and edit stories from beginning to end.
- Winning candidate will be posting on the web and social media.
JOB EXPERIENCE
- Minimum five years’ experience in weather reporting or anchoring. (More or less depending on market size.)
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Experience guiding, directing and motivating others
- Must be able to shoot video and perform non-linear editing.
- Ability to write story from beginning to end. Knowledge of ENPS helpful.
- Proficiency with Barron’s Radar is helpful.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of the field of meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
- Superior on-air presence
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Flexibility to work any shift.
- Fluency in English
ADDITIONAL INFO
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HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar