At a glance
- Experience
- 7-10 years experience
- Location
- WBIR-TV Knoxville
About the role
- WBIR-TV Knoxville, TN in NBC is looking for a dynamic and engaging Meteorologist to join our passionate team.
- This position is responsible for preparing and delivering accurate weather reports on-air and online in a conversational manner.
Responsibilities
- Provide accurate and compelling weather forecasts in a multi-platform environment
- Prepare and deliver severe weather updates, interrupting regular programming as necessary.
- Produce clean, creative and informative graphics to tell the weather story
- Fill in on other shifts when necessary.
- Write and report from the field or inside the newsroom
- Update website and interact with viewers on social media platforms daily
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Make public appearances
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in Meteorology, Geoscience or Atmospheric Science.
- 7-10 YEARS on-air meteorology experience required
- Be proficient at posting content to various websites and social media; computer literacy required, including weather and newsroom computer systems
Benefits
- Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Access to dental and eye care coverage
- Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) program with up to 4% company match
- Nine free virtual doctor's appointments through Teladoc
- 12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health
- Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
- Nine paid holidays per year
Skills
- Newsroom Computer Systems
- Social Media
