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Weekend Meteorologist | KSHB-TV, an EW Scripps Company | Kansas City, MO
Job Title Meteorologist
Business Title Meteorologist/Multi Media Journalist
Primary Purpose
What your role contributes to Scripps
The meteorologist is responsible for preparing and delivering accurate
weather reports for newscasts. The meteorologist must have NWS and/or
AMS seal within three years.
Key Activities
The primary processes you conduct in your role
- Prepare and deliver daily weather content utilizing all available weather data and graphics
computers
- Prepare and deliver urgent weather updates interrupting
regular programming as necessary
- Prepare and deliver all weather
content over multiple platforms
- Assist management in evaluations of
potential new weather data gathering and presentation computers
- Report
live from event sites
- Write and produce content for multiple platforms
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Report, write, capture visual content, edit, produce and post stories
for multiple platforms
- Gathers and verifies factual information
regarding stories through interview, observation, and research
- Perform
other duties as assigned
- Perform various community service activities
for station as assigned
- Computer literacy required, including weather and newsroom computer
systems.
- Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment.
- Knowledge
of Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar editing equipment.
- Strong
broadcast and AP style writing skills.
- Proficient at posting content
to various websites.
- Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced
deadline-driven environment.
- Valid driver's license, driving record in
compliance with station policy, and proof of insurability (liability
limits of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident/$50,000 property as
defined by station policy).
- BS/BA in related discipline.
- Generally 5-8 years of experience in
related field. Certification is required in some areas.
OR
- MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in related field.
Certification required in some areas.
- Seasoned professional contributor with responsibility for an advanced
area of work in the professional field.
- May be responsible for entire
projects or functions having modest scope/impact or portions of projects
having considerable scope/impact.
- Serves in a lead role in certain
departments or functions where general guidance and training of less
experienced professional and/or support personnel are needed.
- Performs advanced areas of work for the professional field.
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Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem-solving skills
in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and
resolves complex problems.
- Operates with considerable latitude. Independently performs
assignments with instruction limited to results expected. Determines and
develops approach to solutions.
- Receives technical guidance only on
unusual or complex problems or issues.
- May oversee the completion of projects or assignments, including
planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of
work, evaluating results, etc.
- Contributes to employees' professional
development, but does not have hiring or firing authority.
- Possesses
and applies comprehensive knowledge of particular field of
specialization to the completion of complex assignments. Advanced
knowledge of organization's technologies and practices. Lift up to 50
lbs. Sitting, walking and standing. May require overnight travel.
Schedule may vary. Speak clearly and concisely.
To apply: Go to the Scripps career center at http://scripps.com/careers
to set up a profile. Please send link in profile or demo reel to Peggy
Phillip, News Director, KSHB-TV, 4720 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64112.
To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link
into your browser address bar:
http://ewscrippscompany.contacthr.com/14375966
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