Meteorologist/Digital Content Producer

Meteorologist/Digital Content Producer

  • Full Time
  • Axtell
  • March 29, 2024

Website NTVNews KHGI/KFXL (NTV News)

A local news station that is deeply rooted in the community

Description:

Organization Description

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.

Employer Description

Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We’re at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!

Job Description

NTV News (KHGI/KFXL) is looking for a Digital Content Producer to join our great team!  As a Meteorologist you are responsible for the content of the weathercast on-air and additional content on all our digital platforms.

The main day to day responsibilities of the role will include…

Forecasting, producing and presenting clear and concise weathercasts, which tell a story and connect with viewers
Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events
Utilize social media and station website during severe weather, as well as during day to day news operations.
Make public appearances on behalf of the station
Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations
What skills do you need to be successful in our role?

Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories, we value visual and compelling storytelling
Ability to demonstrate experience with active and visual live shots
In depth knowledge of forecasting
Sharp judgement and exceptional writing skills
Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks
Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Experience in weather presentation is preferred but we will train the right college graduate.
While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.  Submissions that do not have a reel will be discarded.

NTV News and our parent company, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

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Contact:

awdonley@sbgtv.com
www.nebraksa.tv