KAAL-TV in Rochester is seeking a Meteorologist for Morning and Daytime.
Business Unit
KAAL-TV
Employee Classification
Full Time Regular
About Us
As an ABC6 News (KAAL-TV) employee, you are surrounded by opportunity while experiencing a forward-thinking philosophy. You will work among passionate, engaged professionals who work together to create content on Television and Digital platforms for our audience. Whether you are searching for a career On-Air, Behind-the-Scenes, or Marketing & Promotion, there is an opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive within ABC6 News and Hubbard Broadcasting.
Job Overview
The Meteorologist is responsible for creating and delivering accurate, engaging, and timely weather content across all platforms, including on-air broadcasts and digital channels
Job Responsibilities
- Forecast, produce, and present clear and concise weathercasts which 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 position.
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.
- Experience, shooting and editing in 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.
Additional Information
This position is subject to pre-employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or does not meet the major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Compensation and Benefits
When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.
The hourly rate of pay for this position is $23.00-$25.00 per hour.
For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.
Diversity Statement
Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.
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