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Position/Title: Weekend Meteorologist/MMJ Job Req #: 32069 Category: News Vacancy Type: Full-Time City: Panama City Closing Date: 7/19/2024

Details: WMBB-TV has an opening for a WEEKEND METEOROLOGIST/REPORTER. The Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter will report, shoot, write and edit weather/news reports across multiple platforms. We are the Nexstar-owned ABC affiliate for the Florida Panhandle, a great news market that provides opportunities to cover a large variety of stories. We're looking for someone who wants to work hard, grow as a journalist, all while having a lot of fun. Our news staff members work together as a team, without newsroom drama. If it sounds too good to be true, it gets better. You get paid to live in a beautiful beach community where hundreds of thousands of people pay to vacation each year. No more shoveling snow. So, what are you waiting for? Check out the job requirements and qualifications, then apply. Hope to hear from you soon.

Experience:

• Produce and present weather/news reports for all platforms.
• Ensures that all weather/news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers weather / news stories in a clear and concise manner.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather programming and other content.
• Responds to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
• Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis.
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.
• The MMVJ part of thejob includes reporting three days a week.
• Ability to shoot pictures and edit stories from beginning to end.
• Winning candidate will be posting on the web and social media.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Entry level to 2 years experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred.
• Must be able to shoot video and perform non-linear editing. Ability to write storyfrom beginning to end. Knowledge of ENPS helpful.
• Proficiency with Barrons Radar is helpful.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of the field of Meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

*In order to be considered for this position, qualified applicants must click on apply at the top of the page for complete details on application methods. *