Meteorologist

Job Summary/Description:

KTIV is looking for the next member of the First Alert Weather Team. We have the most Meteorologists in the market and are the weather and news leader. We go big when there is severe weather no matter the time of year. We are looking for someone who can relay information in a way that viewers understand to be better prepared and enjoy getting out of the studio and meeting the public.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Conceptualize and produce accurate weather forecasts and weather-related content across multiple platforms
   
• Identify and communicate the ''weather story of the day'' to a cross-platform audience
   
• Be ready and available whenever severe or disruptive weather events may occur
   
• Clearly communicate the weather information to the editorial staff for planning purposes
   
• Conceptualize and create weather graphics and analyze data from a number of meteorological sources in order to communicate engaging weather forecasts
   
• Available to work both in the studio and in the field

Qualifications/Requirements:

• BS/BA in Meteorology/Journalism/Communications or equivalent background preferred
   
• Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts, especially considering the nature of weather events
   
• Ability to follow directions and work on your own is a must