WTIC/WCCT - TV POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Weekend Meteorologist/Weather Producer
DATE: 2/21/11
DEPARTMENT: News
REPORTS TO: News Director
ROLE: Analyze data, prepare weather graphics and present weathercast
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
REVENUE/BUDGETARY/STAFF RESPONSIBILITY: None
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE: An organizational chart illustrating the reporting relationships of this position supplied upon request
EOE M/F/V/D 2/21/11
POSITION: Weekend Meteorologist/Weather Producer
DATE: 2/21/11
DEPARTMENT: News
REPORTS TO: News Director
ROLE: Analyze data, prepare weather graphics and present weathercast
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Present weathercast on FOX CT weekend nightly news
- Produce graphics for PM newscasts three days a week
- Write daily weather column for the Courant and multiple websites
- Deliver weather forecasts for radio partners
- Prepare and deliver weather and science-related stories for the newscast
- Maintain weather computers
- Analyze weather data from Weather data provider, NWS and internet
- Prepare weather graphics for on-air use
- Originate and deliver accurate forecasts in a pleasant, easy to understand and passionate way
- Work with newscast producers on weather coverage
- Speak to various community groups and schools as a station representative
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors Degree in Meteorology or Earth science preferred
- Must be personable and accurate in weathercast presentation
- Must be capable of writing easily understood newspaper weather column
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have good attitude and be a team player
- AMS and/or NWA Seal of Approval strongly preferred
REVENUE/BUDGETARY/STAFF RESPONSIBILITY: None
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE: An organizational chart illustrating the reporting relationships of this position supplied upon request
EOE M/F/V/D 2/21/11
