Meteorologist/Multimedia Journalist

• Highly motivated and team-oriented meteorologist to join our First Alert Weather team, and anchor weekend newscasts and other newscasts as assigned. Includes being a Multimedia Journalist 3 days a week and is digital and social media savvy. The candidate will also fill-in weekdays and report during the week.
• Forecast, produce, and present clear, engaging on-air and digital weathercasts; issue weather warnings and alerts.
• Collaborate with producers and meteorologists to determine relevant weather and news coverage; report live from the studio, newsroom, and field.
• Research, develop, write, and present accurate, compelling news and weather stories; simplify complex information for viewers and ensure appropriate visuals.
• Maintain and frequently update website and social/digital platforms, particularly during changing weather conditions.
• Shoot, edit, and package general news stories; travel locally to gather news content as needed.
• Meet deadlines, contribute daily story ideas, and participate in editorial and strategic planning meetings.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, community members, and the public; represent the station professionally at all times.
• Make promotional and community appearances.
• Produce newscasts as assigned.
• Work assigned schedule. Schedule includes weekends, holidays, mornings, nights, and extended hours as required.
• Contribute to the overall team effort to provide the market with the best possible local television journalism.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Maintain professional on-air appearance standards.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate is someone who embraces the challenges of forecasting for the Great Lakes region, including lake effect snow, nor'easters and severe storms.  The candidate must have the knowledge and personality to deliver a clear, understandable and in-depth forecast both on air and online.
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or a related field gained through education or equivalent professional experience.
• AMS Seal or CBM preferred.
• Demonstrated live reporting experience.
• Proficiency with weather graphics, radar, and video production tools.
• Strong writing, communication, and editorial judgment skills.
• Ability to work effectively under deadline and in high-pressure, breaking news situations.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
• Skills as a photographer and editor are required.
• Must have a valid New York State driver’s license or apply for one within 30 days of relocating to Rochester, New York, consistent with NYS motor vehicle law. You must also have a safe driving history as determined by the Company. Driving record will be checked before hire and annually.
• Physical Requirements - Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Ability to read, hear and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction. Ability to think critically and quickly and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others. Ability to see and read TelePrompter, to view videotape, and to listen to live and recorded audio. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate computer keys and camera equipment as well as general office equipment (telephone, copier, etc.). Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs. Must be able to move quickly at times from newsroom to edit booths to studio. Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Average pushing and pulling, bending and stooping. Travels locally daily, may travel regionally from time to time. Works outside in the heat and cold at times. The Company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.
• Demo reel or online portfolio required.