Weekend Meteorologist/Multimedia Journalist Job at KAAL-TV in Rochester

Job Duties

Job Overview

This role will apply meteorological expertise, journalistic judgment, and multimedia storytelling skills to deliver accurate, engaging weather and news content across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

Job Responsibilities

Forecast, produce, and present clear, engaging on-air and digital weathercasts; issue weather warnings and alerts.

Collaborate with producers and meteorologists to determine relevant weather and news coverage; report live from the studio, newsroom, and field.

Research, develop, write, and present accurate, compelling news and weather stories; simplify complex information for viewers and ensure appropriate visuals.

Maintain and frequently update website and social/digital platforms, particularly during changing weather conditions.

Shoot, edit, and package general news stories; travel locally to gather news content as needed.

Meet deadlines, contribute daily story ideas, and participate in editorial and strategic planning meetings.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, community members, and the public; represent the station professionally at all times.

Make promotional and community appearances.

Produce newscasts as assigned.

Work assigned schedule. Schedule includes weekends, holidays, nights, and extended hours as required. Sat/Sun Meteorologist, 3 days per week MMJ.

Contribute to the overall team effort to provide the market with the best possible local television journalism.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Maintain professional on-air appearance standards.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or a related field gained through education or equivalent professional experience.

Minimum Experience Required

Demonstrated live reporting experience.

Proficiency with weather graphics, radar, and video production tools.

Strong writing, communication, and editorial judgment skills.

Ability to work effectively under deadline and in high-pressure, breaking news situations.

Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.

Skills as a photographer and editor are required.

Shift

Other

Number of Openings

0

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$18.00 - $20.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

55902

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

26-1043

Job Type

Full Time

Job Benefits

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Application Link

https://myjobs.adp.com/hubbardbroadcasting/cx/job-details?reqId=5001178374106