About *** *** Inc. (NYSE: *** ) is an innovative *** company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, *** tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, *** is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. *** also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. *** Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, *** 's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www. *** .com .
****-TV, the *** -owned *** affiliate in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a
Meteorologist/MSJ with a strong focus on lifestyle forecasting and compelling storytelling. The ideal candidate will thrive in severe weather coverage, but also have the capability to deliver daily audience-focused forecasts. As a central member of the department, the ideal candidate is a team player who participates in brainstorming and planning for future shows, including important weather events and explainers.
This position is responsible for preparing and delivering accurate weather reports on-air and online in a conversational manner. The key responsibility is the ability to gather and analyze information and alert our audiences about what's going to happen with weather in their community. We are looking for a team player who can help with every aspect of meteorology, from forecasting, to preparing graphics, to reporting in the field, you will be an integral part of severe weather coverage, and reaching our consumers not only on TV, but online and on social *** . The ideal candidate embraces new technology and is willing to explore new ways to present the weather story.
Responsibilities : - Provide accurate and compelling weather forecasts on multiple platforms
- Produce clean, creative, and informative graphics to tell the weather story
- Prepare and deliver severe weather updates, interrupting regular programming as necessary
- Update website and engage with viewers on social *** platforms daily
- Develop unique daily weather story ideas from climate change to relevant weather explainers
- Write, edit, and report on weather content from the field or inside the newsroom
- Collaborate with the weather team to produce special reports and seasonal outlooks
- Perform other tasks as required by the news director & chief meteorologist
Requirements : - BA/BS degree in Meteorology with some experience as an MSJ
- At least one year of professional meteorology and content production experience preferred.
- Experience with video editing.
- Be proficient at posting content to various websites and social *** ; computer literacy required, including weather and newsroom computer systems.
- Demonstrated ability to engage audience with headlines and social *** posts.
- Strong understanding of AP style, including ability to rapidly edit and/or rewrite stories.
- Highly motivated individual with creative and aggressive approach to driving digital and broadcast results.
- Ability to work independently and multi-task confidently under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Benefits: *** offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. *** offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to *** 's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in *** medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
*** offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
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