*** Television is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets, reaching 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. By upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and developing the best and brightest employees in the business.
About ****/****:
**** and **** are the *** and *** affiliates in Rapid City at the base of the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. **** and **** and the market leaders for local news, sports and weather and recently moved into a new, state of the art facility. **** and **** feature separate brands. Both stations cover the Black Hills area of South Dakota as well as parts of eastern Wyoming. Our teams produce seven daily newscasts and six weekend newscasts.
**** & **** are located in Rapid City, SD television DMA Market 169, a community of approximately 100,000 television HH.
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Job Summary/Description:
**** Territory News/**** Black Hills *** is searching for a dynamic, engaging meteorologist to join Rapid City's most accurate First Alert Weather team. The Meteorologist will work closely with the Chief Meteorologist, news managers, and producers to cover comprehensive weather coverage in daily newscasts, as well as during severe weather.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Analyze raw scientific data, models, and other available and relevant information to create an accurate weather forecast for our viewing area
• Create a compelling, conversational presentation of weather forecast for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social *** audiences
• Accurately forecast and track severe weather
• Communicate with news staff to inform editorial decision-making
• Fill in for vacationing meteorologists
• This is a full time position. There could be some reporting during the week
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or related field
• Demonstrated mastery of digital and social *** strategy
• Excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritize tasks and information under pressure are required
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have scheduling flexibility
• A clean driving record, the ability to drive in various weather conditions, and a valid driver's license are a requirement for this position
• Reporting experience a plus
Interested applicants can go to *** , you may type in the job title, and station call letters, or click on "apply now", we encourage you to upload your resume and cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro self-ser *** portal)
****/**** TV/ *** Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
*** Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, *** Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
*** Television prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
*** Television encourages all new employees to vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.
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