Meteorologist

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

Fox Television Stations is one of the nation’s largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of U.S. television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KTTV is seeking a Meteorologist who is an excellent and professional communicator and presenter, possesses a strong science background and is able to explain the weather story by utilizing graphics and video in a way that explains various weather conditions and helps viewers prepare for their day.

The ideal candidate is someone who has a passion for winning weather even on regular days by helping viewers plan their day. We are looking for a dynamic presenter with the ability to adlib and someone who can build dynamic weather graphics with the WSI system as well as report on live traffic conditions during assigned newscasts

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or closely related field preferred; AMS Certification preferred

Minimum 3 years of experience as Meteorologist in medium to large market

Fluent with new and emerging weather graphics and technology

Demonstrated experience in dynamic and engaging weather presentations

Strong communication skills (written/oral)

Ability to work under pressure while meeting daily assigned deadlines

Operational knowledge of WSI weather systems preferred

Fluent with social media platforms and social management tools, including Facebook, Twitter, etc

 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $69.72-91.35 per hour for California. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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