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Evening Meteorologist
| Company | Scripps |
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| Location | Baltimore, MD, USA |
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| Salary | $100000 – $110000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelors degree in meteorology preferred or equivalent years of experience
- Generally 5+ years of experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver daily weathercasts utilizing all available weather data and graphics computers
- Prepare and deliver urgent weather updates interrupting regular programming as necessary
- Prepare and deliver all weathercast materials over a variety of mediums, including, but not limited to: TV, Radio, Internet
- Assist management in evaluations of potential new weather data gathering and presentation computers
- Receive assignments or evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas
- Report live from event sites or mobile broadcast unit
- May write and produce quality news and weather stories for multiple media platforms
- May report, write, capture visual content, edit, and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as Internet and digital channels
- Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned
- Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research
- Perform other duties as needed and assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Computer literacy required, including weather and newsroom computer systems
- Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment
- Knowledge of editing systems
- 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, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.
