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Weekend Meteorologist/MMJ NEXSTAR BROADCASTING INC Occupation: News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Location: ABILENE, TX - 79605 Positions available: 1

Job #: 16565836 Work At Home option: No

Posted: 5/1/2024 Updated: 5/4/2024 Expires: 8/31/2024

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KTAB-TV, in Abilene, Texas, has an immediate opening for a Weekend Meteorologist/MMJ. If you love severe weather and are looking to grow your career, this is the position for you. The Meteorologist forecasts weather conditions and produces and anchors weather reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Produces and present weather/news reports for all platforms.
Ensures that all weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Writes and delivers weather stories in a clear and concise manner.
Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather programming and other content.
Responds to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage.
Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis.
Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Fluency in English.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
Superior on-air presence.
Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
Strong understanding of the field of meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Flexibility to work any shift.

Physical Demands: The Meteorologist must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Meteorologist I must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

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NEXSTAR BROADCASTING INC
Is a Private Sector employer with 27 locations
https://www.yourbasin.com

Company Profile:
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 300,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local broadcasting group composed of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people.

1,000-4,999 employees

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Location/Work Site Information

Address: 4510 S. 14TH, ABILENE, TX 79605

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Television Broadcasting Stations (516120)

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Salary Range: Not Available DOE (Depends on Experience) Benefits Provided: 401K, Dental, Holidays, Life Insurance, Medical, Sick Leave, Vacation, Vision Other Benefits: Not Available Full or Part Time: Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Duration: Over 150 Days Type of Job: Regular

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Minimum Experience Required: 24 months

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Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Required License/Certification: No

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Test Requirement: No test required - Background Checks

Driver's License Required: Yes, Operator License.

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This section shows the number of job openings advertised online in Taylor County, TX for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists and for the related occupational group of Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ on June 1, 2024 (Jobs De-duplication Level 2).

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Occupation	Job Openings
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	2
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ	24

There were 2 job openings advertised online in Taylor County, TX for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists on June 1, 2024. There are also 24 job openings advertised online for the related occupation group of Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ in Taylor County, TX on June 1, 2024.

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