Meteorologist (R50025144)
Found in: Talent US C2 - 2 weeks ago
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV StationsFOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the . These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Meteorologist
FOX6 News is seeking a passionate, dynamic meteorologist to join the state’s top weather team. You should be able to comfortably move from forecasting blizzards to severe thunderstorms without missing a beat….sometimes in the same week We have a state-of-the-art weather office full of HD weather graphics, live HD Doppler radar, a beautiful outdoor weather deck and plenty of other high-tech gear to assist in your forecasting. We have all the tools; we just need the right meteorologist FOX offers employees great benefits, including a generous time off and 401k package and what our employees call the best healthcare insurance in the industry.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
You need to do it all: television, online, social networking and community outreach. The person we’re looking for will work all shifts, including morning newscasts where a dynamic personality is an absolute must. You must be able to forecast and cover severe weather. We’re seeking a great storyteller who uses all the technology to create lively, compelling weather segments, on-air and online.
QUALIFICATIONS:
An AMS or NWA sealed meteorologist with at least 2 years on-air experience is preferred. You must have a 4 year college degree. Strong live broadcast and reporting skills are required. Knowledgeable of social media platforms and connected TV apps is huge plus
