WXOW News 19
WXOW Chief Meteorologist
WXOW News 19, La Crescent, Minnesota, United States, 55947
WXOW-TV, the ABC affiliate in beautiful La Crosse, Wisconsin, has a rare opportunity for an energetic and compelling Chief Meteorologist. We’re looking for someone to lead our News 19 StormTracker Team in a newsroom that puts weather first.
The ideal candidate must tell a compelling and clear weather story every day and be ready to react to severe weather at a moment’s notice. Our meteorologists work with state-of-the-art technology and are skilled forecasters who can also create easy-to-understand graphics.
In this supervisory role, the Chief Meteorologist would work with the News Director on schedules to make sure we have adequate staffing to cover all weather events and would constantly keep the team on track with WXOW’s mission to provide the best, most accurate weather coverage in the market. Our Chief Meteorologist will be an ambassador of the television station who is expected to make public appearances and actively engage the public on social media.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences
At least five years of on-air experience as a broadcast meteorologist
Valid driver's license
Disclaimer:
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and driving record screening.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work Location:
In person
WXOW/WQOW is an EOE-M/F/D/V employer.
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The ideal candidate must tell a compelling and clear weather story every day and be ready to react to severe weather at a moment’s notice. Our meteorologists work with state-of-the-art technology and are skilled forecasters who can also create easy-to-understand graphics.
In this supervisory role, the Chief Meteorologist would work with the News Director on schedules to make sure we have adequate staffing to cover all weather events and would constantly keep the team on track with WXOW’s mission to provide the best, most accurate weather coverage in the market. Our Chief Meteorologist will be an ambassador of the television station who is expected to make public appearances and actively engage the public on social media.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences
At least five years of on-air experience as a broadcast meteorologist
Valid driver's license
Disclaimer:
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and driving record screening.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work Location:
In person
WXOW/WQOW is an EOE-M/F/D/V employer.
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