Meteorologist
WDSU
New Orleans, LA
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Full Time Job
Meteorologist
WVUE
New Orleans, LA
05-04-2022
- Paid
- Full Time
- Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
Meteorologist - WVUEMETEOROLOGIST (W/END) - WVUE
About WVUE:
WVUE- FOX 8 in New Orleans is the #1 rated News station in the competitive New Orleans Market. FOX 8 is committed to providing in-depth investigative stories that affect change, hold the powerful accountable, and shine a light on public corruption. FOX 8 recognizes the responsibility of keeping the viewing public safe and informed about the world around them delivering all the news, information and entertainment viewers want and need to know. With this mission in mind, FOX 8 is committed to serving as the Weather Authority for Southeast Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi and continues to lead in the field of investigative journalism. Fox 8 is committed to innovation and continued evolution in the use of existing technology producing roughly 60 hours of news and locally originated programming per week.
Job Summary/Description:
WVUE in New Orleans, Louisiana seeks an experienced weekend Meteorologist to join our award-winning team. The Meteorologist will work closely with the Chief Meteorologist, news managers and producers to cover comprehensive weather coverage in daily newscasts, as well as during severe weather.
Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conceptualize and produce accurate weather forecasts and weather-related content across multiple platforms
- Identify and communicate the ''weather story of the day'' to a cross platform audience
- Be ready and available whenever severe or disruptive weather events may occur
- Clearly communicate the weather information to editorial staff for planning purposes
- Conceptualize and create weather graphics and analyze data from a number of meteorological sources in order to communicate engaging weather forecasts
- Available to work both in studio and in the field
- The ability to interact professionally and effectively with all internal WVUE employees and external organizations
Qualifications/Requirements:
- At least 2 years experience as a broadcast meteorologist/weather anchor
- BS/BA in Meteorology/Journalism/Communications or equivalent background
- Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts, especially considering the nature of weather events
- Ability to follow directions and work on your own is a must
- Must be willing to work in New Orleans, LA
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r19q6y-3-14-141-115-42 in your application.
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WVUE
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.