Meteorologist

KLKN-TV, the ABC affiliate in Lincoln, Nebraska, is looking for a passionate, accurate and energized meteorologist to join our weather team on-air and online

The ideal candidate will be committed to urgently covering weather that is potentially life-threatening to our community. The ideal candidate will also understand the importance of minor weather events, which often have a big impact on the daily lives of our audience.

Candidates should have a B.S. degree in meteorology or earth sciences, plus on-air experience. Top candidates will have superior forecasting and storytelling skills, with the ability to produce easy-to-understand weathercasts and informative visuals, maps and graphics.

Candidates should have experience covering breaking severe weather — on broadcast, online and on social media. The ideal candidate will have a relentless commitment to covering weather on our digital platforms.

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in meteorology or earth sciences
• On-air experience in weathercasting
• Maintain a steadfast commitment to accurate forecasting
• Proficient in weather graphics production
• Experience with severe weather coverage
• Ability to keep team informed of anticipated weather events and work with team on planning and executing coverage plans during weather events
• Contribute weather stories and videos to all digital platforms multiple times a day
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
• Participates in promotional activities, including public appearances

Skills/Experience:

• WSI weather system knowledge preferred
• Ability to produce easy-to-understand and informative visuals, maps, and graphics for use on air, online and on social media
• Ability to work well within a team.

To be considered, please provide a reel.

This is a full-time position offering competitive pay, health, vision & dental insurance, 401K and paid holidays and vacation.

KLKN-TV, 3240 South Tenth Street, Lincoln, NE 68502

Standard Media Group/KLKN is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.