WABG-TV, Greenville, MS and The Delta News is looking for a Chief Meteorologist who will lead our team in weather coverage. We are The Delta's most trusted source for news, sports and weather information. The successful candidate will be a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and is expected to have the ability to forecast accurately, to live storm track, create and develop detailed and easy to understand graphics and to ad lib flawlessly on TV and across social media and radio.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Degreed Meteorologist must create and deliver The Delta News weather forecast following researched formats and action plans.
• Work with and lead a team of meteorologists to deliver life-saving weather information to our audiences 24/7.
• Must have the ability not only to forecast in weather market, but live storm track, using your skills to communicate not just data, but a forecast and its impact, in a way viewers and listeners will understand, and also record forecasts for our Alexandria, Louisiana station.
• Qualified candidates will be proficient in creating digital videos, social media engagement, ad-libbing live on TV, radio, live streams and Facebook Live.
• Must be willing to work extended hours during impactful, severe weather events
• Must be able to pitch and create original weather content and environmental investigative journalism for television and digital platforms.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Degree in Journalism, Communications, Science, or Other
• 2+ years television weathercaster, live storm tracking experience
• Completion of Certified Broadcast Meteorology (CBM) program
• Requires strong computer skills, communication skills, social media skills.

If you wish to work for a company that rewards excellence and you are a motivated, goal-oriented, please apply.

Pay:

From $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person