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Meteorologist

WMBF

Myrtle Beach, SC 12-07-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
METEOROLOGIST (W/END) - WMBF

About WMBF:

WMBF-TV is the NBC Network affiliate for the Grand Strand and Pee Dee regions of Northeastern South Carolina and parts of southeastern North Carolina. This Gray Television owned station was launched in 2008 in Myrtle Beach, SC and was built as a state-of-the art High Definition broadcast facility.

We broadcast 39 hours of live local news and weather along with NBC programming to 8 counties along the Grand Strand beaches westward into Florence, SC. We also use digital media platforms to deliver breaking news coverage to a fast-growing audience.

Myrtle Beach is a family vacation destination for millions of visitors each year due to our white sandy beaches, more than a hundred golf courses, amusement parks and mild weather. It is a pleasure to work in a city where so many people want to visit.

Job Summary/Description:

WMBF News in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC has an immediate opening for a Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter. The ideal candidate will have a professional image with a strong knowledge of meteorology and tropical weather. This candidate will take on the First Alert Brand and deliver it with precision in every forecast across all television, social media and digital platforms. Effectively tell the weather story of the day whether it be sunny or stormy, and understand that weather is the number one driver of local news. The candidate will also play a role in breaking weather coverage, long-form coverage of tropical storms and hurricanes and provide live reports when necessary.

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Weekend weather duties as outlined by Chief Meteorologist
* Assisting with some weekday morning newscasts providing live traffic reports
* Supporting the on-duty meteorologist
* Creating content for all platforms and reports related to the weather story of the day

Qualifications/Requirements:
* Four-year college degree
* At least one year newsroom experience
* Working knowledge of WSI Max, and Max Engage preferred
* Strong understanding of digital and social platforms
* Ability to follow directions and work on your own is a must
* Some Field Knowledge of weather and severe weather required
* Pre-employment drug screen and MVR check required

Come join our dynamic news team, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now''

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3ykz5-3-137-212-71-42 in your application.

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Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.