5 Meteorologist, MPR News (On-Call) Jobs in Saint Paul, MN
American Public Media Group is Hiring a Meteorologist, MPR News (On-Call) Near Saint Paul, MN
This is an on-call position. Hours are not guaranteed.
Expected Compensation Range: $29.64 - $35.56/per hour. Exact hourly determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure and internal equity.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Location: St. Paul, MN.
Your Responsibilities:
- Prepare and deliver a daily live, on-air conversation with MPR News hosts and newscasters.
- Update the MPR News weather blog.
- Be prepared to deliver additional coverage on-air and online if there is significant weather news.
- Contribute to MPR News' social media platforms.
- Write news stories related to weather and climate change.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- Adept in all tools of modern weather forecasting systems including weather forecast models and Doppler radar.
- Currently possesses or is pursuing AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) Seal
- Professional announcing/broadcast experience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, and some experience with online publishing is a must.
- Experience writing for web-based platforms.
- Familiarity with social media platforms.
- Up to date knowledge of climate change science.
- Knowledge of Minnesota place names, regional weather trends and history.
- Friendly and welcoming voice, style and on-air personality - able to sound engaged, enthusiastic, intelligent and inquisitive.
- Excellent interviewing and writing skills and a demonstrated interest in, and knowledge of weather.
- Engaging on-air presence.
- Accurate pronunciation of names, towns, and terms.
- Ability to work with others, under stressful deadline conditions, in a goal oriented, team environment.
- Knowledge of public radio system including its stations and audience composition; a listener to public radio.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and additional hours when necessary.
- Ability to work a schedule of 40 hours a week, including Saturday and Sunday.
- Physical Demands:
- Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time
- Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
- Working Conditions:
- Moderate noise level
- Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.
Job Summary
Full Time
$115k-137k (estimate)
05/05/2024
05/18/2024
publicradio.org
HONOLULU, HI
500 - 1,000
1967
LEIF HART
<$5M
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About American Public Media Group
American Public Media Group (APMG) works to enrich the mind and nourish the spirit of our listenership, thereby assisting our audiences to enhance their lives, expand perspectives and strengthen their communities. APMG is the parent organization for American Public Media, Minnesota Public Radio and Southern California Public Radio. American Public Media (APM) is a producer and distributor of award-winning public radio programming and podcasts. Learn more at americanpublicmedia.org. Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) operates a 46-station radio network serving nearly all of Minnesota and parts of sur...rounding states. Learn more at mpr.org. Southern California Public Radio (SCPR) is a network that operates across southern California, reaching from Santa Barbara down to Los Angeles and Orange Counties, and out to the Coachella Valley. Learn more at scpr.org. APMG is a tax-exempt nonprofit with offices in Minnesota, California and New York. Our teams are passionate, curious, and driven to meet our mission join us!
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