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08/23/2019

Meteorologist

WFXG FOX 54 in Augusta, GA has an immediate opening for a full-time television Meteorologist.

The candidate selected for this position will have experience in WSI or Weather Central industry-standard weather graphics and forecast platforms.

Well-demonstrated experience in weather alert systems as well as extensive knowledge of social media with the ability to disseminate weather information across multiple platforms is also required.

All candidates should possess a meteorology or science-related degree. You should also be certified as a meteorologist or be near completion of the requirements for certification.

Please be aware that shift hours will vary, so the ability to work any shift is required.

Qualified applicants, please apply directly to Denise Vickers, General Manager, at dvickers@wfxg.com. Please reference NewsJobsWFXG in the subject line and attach your resume and links to your work.

Augusta TV LLC, WFXG FOX 54 is a proud member of the Lockwood Broadcast Group. Pre-employment drug screen, driving record and background check required. No phone calls.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

07/02/2019

Meteorologist/Multimedia Journalist

Looking to gain experience in the middle of Tornado Alley? KSNT News is looking for an entry-level meteorologist to participate in our severe weather coverage, learn from our experienced team of broadcast meteorologists, get valuable practice presenting the weather on multiple TV stations, and turn weather and news stories to supplement our newscast content.
 
This is an opportunity you won’t want to pass up. We’re looking to fill the position fast, so apply right away!

Responsibilities:

•    Present clear, focused and forward-looking forecasts for Saturday, Sunday, and other assigned newscasts, as well as written forecasts for our web and digital properties.
•    Ensure that all weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
•    Be active on social media, engaging positively with viewers, including with Facebook Live updates, Twitter posts and Facebook forecasts.
•    Self-report to participate in severe weather coverage, by giving live reports from the field or studio, helping to operate equipment and participating in keeping other team members in the field out of harm’s way.
•    Provide live weather and news reports from the studio and field, as assigned.
•    Pitch weather-related and outdoor stories on a daily basis.
•    Shoot video and interviews, prepare scripts and edit news and weather stories to air in regular newscasts.
•    Respond to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
•    Record weather updates for radio station partners.
•    Participate in anchoring newscasts and providing context and appropriate conversation during newscasts.
•    Communicate with managers, coworkers and viewers by email and social media.
•    Participate in promotional activities including public appearances.
•    Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

•    Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience.
•    Experience with an internship or position inside a professional broadcast or cable TV station.
•    Experience using social media.
•    On air experience in school or in a professional environment.
•    Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
•    Flexibility to work any, filling in for sick and vacationing colleagues on the weather team.
•    Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
•    Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
•    Experience using a personal computer, email, word documents and spreadsheets.
Send resumes to jfray@ksnt.com.

05/08/2019

Meteorologist Position

WFXG FOX 54 in Augusta, GA has an immediate opening for a full-time television Meteorologist. The candidate selected for this position will have experience in WSI or Weather Central industry-standard weather graphics and forecast platforms.
Well-demonstrated experience in weather alert systems as well as extensive knowledge of social media with the ability to disseminate weather information across multiple platforms is also required. All candidates should possess a meteorology or science-related degree. You should also be certified as a meteorologist or be near completion of the requirements for certification. Please be aware that shift hours will vary, so the ability to work any shift is required.

Qualified applicants, please apply directly to Denise Vickers, General Manager, at dvickers@wfxg.com. Please reference NewsJobsWFXG in the subject line and attach your resume and links to your work.
Augusta TV LLC, WFXG FOX 54 is a proud member of the Lockwood Broadcast Group. Pre-employment drug screen, driving record and background check required. No phone calls. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Internships

• American Meteorological Society list of student Internship Opportunities
• National Academies Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
• Earth Magazine
• Internships in GIS
• Pathways Internship Program