WFTV Orlando Meteorologists lead the station mission on the air and in the newsroom that no content is more important every day than weather coverage. Meteorologists are strong, live performers who ensure news is the hyper-local, clear and easy to understand weather source, accurately informing and protecting our viewers by tracking all conditions on all platforms. They understand and help newscasts meet the established research goals. We are looking for clear weather storytellers, who have a strong background in the science of meteorology and understand that seconds matter when it comes to keeping viewers safe during severe weather. The ideal candidate should be comfortable engaging with viewers on the air, on social media and in the community in ways that will further build loyalty to the station's brand.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Lead weather coverage in newscasts.
Maximize use of weather technology to track conditions in a hyper-local manner.
Attend editorial meetings, leading the meetings with the big weather information the newsroom needs to know and how it should be positioned/promoted for newscasts.
Coordinate and communicate with producers on all platforms
Regularly showcase and execute process language within newscasts.
Communicate severe weather possibilities to newsroom managers and a proposed plan of coverage for the meteorologists to the News Director.
Embrace assignments away from daily forecasting, including special reports and being live in the field.
Write and tape a forecast for the web at least once a day.
Tape forecasts for radio, NESN and other partners, as warranted.
Having daily presence on social media promoting our weather brand
Do special streaming cut ins on important weather information as warranted
Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of 3 years professional experience as a broadcast meteorologist is required
Must be able to handle breaking weather scenarios on-air on your own, and clearly communicate the risks to the public
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
AMS Seal required
Valid driver's license with clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university in Journalism, Communications or Science preferred
Completion of Certified Broadcast Meteorology (CBM) program through the American Meteorology Society (AMS) is preferred
About Cox Media Group
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 49 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 10 markets; a Washington, DC news bureau; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com
Req #: 1242
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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