Weekend Meteorologist, KSHB

Position Weekend Meteorologist at KSHB, The E.W. Scripps NBC affiliate in Kansas City, Missouri. Deliver accurate, engaging weather forecasts and keep viewers safe during severe weather events. What You’ll Do Prepare and deliver daily weathercasts utilizing all available weather data and graphics computers. Prepare and deliver urgent weather updates interrupting regular programming as necessary. Prepare and deliver all weathercast materials over a variety of mediums, including TV, Radio, and Internet. Assist management in evaluations of potential new weather data gathering and presentation computers. Receive assignments or evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas. Report live from event sites or mobile broadcast unit. May write and produce quality news and weather stories for multiple media platforms. May report, write, capture visual content, edit, and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as Internet and digital channels. Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned. Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research. Perform other duties as needed and assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology preferred. Generally 3+ years of experience preferred. Computer literacy, including weather and newsroom computer systems. Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment. Knowledge of editing systems. Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills. Proficient at posting content to various websites. Self‑motivated and able to work in a fast‑paced environment. Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company-required insurance limits. EEO Statement As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. The company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scripps Media, Inc.