WTVY, Dothan\u2019s #1 rated news station has an immediate opening for a meteorologist\/multimedia journalist. Desired candidate will serve as the weekend meteorologist, anchoring five shows per weekend. Desired candidate will also serve as a multimedia journalist three days per week. Fill-in work as a meteorologist is also required.<\/p>\n
Primary responsibilities as a meteorologist include:
\nAccurately and quickly forecast weather conditions.
\nWork with our team of meteorologists to generate weather content for broadcasts, websites and social media.
\nCreate graphics to show weather information in a clear, concise and interesting way for broadcast on three different channels.
\nExperience with equipment, software and graphic systems required to create an accurate and entertaining presentation. Knowledge of WSI TruVu and Baron Vipir systems are a plus.
\nDeliver forecasts from studio or live on location.
\nAbility to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
\nFlexibility to work any hours when required.
\nExcellent writing and on-air delivery skills.
\nStrong graphic skills and ability to think creatively under deadline pressure.
\nOther duties as assigned by the News Director.<\/p>\n
Primary responsibilities as a multimedia journalist include:
\nStrong writing, shooting & editing skills.
\nShoot, write and deliver new stories to run in programming on three networks.
\nStrong live skills are a plus.
\nKnowledge of Panasonic P2 camera, Edius, iNews is also a plus.
\nOther duties as assigned by News Director.<\/p>\n
WTVY covers counties in three states Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Our primary DMA is in Southeast Alabama. WTVY (CBS) is the established market leader in Dothan. We have a live truck, a satellite truck, multiple backpack live units and three bureaus and we produce more than 29 hours of live news per week. Work on our sister stations, WRGX (NBC) & CW will also be required.<\/p>\n
A four-year degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science degree is absolutely mandatory. One year of commercial or university experience preferred. Send resume to the attention of:<\/p>\n
News Director
\nMr. Kim Allen
\n285 N. Foster Street
\nDothan, AL 36303.<\/p>\n
Materials may also be emailed to kim@wtvy.com. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
\nWTVY-TV, a Gray Television Group Station, is an equal opportunity employer and a DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. Pre-employment drug screening and driver\u2019s license check are required. A valid driver\u2019s license is absolutely necessary and a good driving record is a plus for obtaining this position.
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\nThis job announcement remains in effect for a period of 45 days after the posting date listed above and will be re-issued if the position is not filled within that time.
\n(12-01-14)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WTVY, Dothan\u2019s #1 rated news station has an immediate opening for a meteorologist\/multimedia journalist. Desired candidate will serve as the weekend meteorologist, anchoring five shows per weekend. Desired candidate will also serve as a multimedia journalist three days per week. Fill-in work as a meteorologist is also required. Primary responsibilities as a meteorologist include: Accurately … Continue reading Meteorologist\/Multimedia Journalist – WTVY, Dothan<\/span>