KAAL-TV in Rochester is seeking a Weekend Weather Anchor/MMJ.
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 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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