Meteorologist / Traffic Reporter - NewsChannel5.com | Nashville News, Weather & Sports

Job # 011113r
Repost 04/23/2013

Nashville's NewsChannel 5 Network, one of the nation's best news operations, has a unique position. We are looking for a meteorologist/traffic reporter. You will be a critical part of our #1 morning team. The ideal candidate has the technical skills for accurate forecasting and producing up to the minute traffic reports, in addition to having the personality to present both in a clear and conversational manner. You will be using the best WSI weather and traffic technology available, and will have a high-profile role on one of the highest rated morning newscasts in the country.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Analyze weather data and make forecasts.
• Monitor INRIX data for traffic incidents and present morning traffic reports.
• Produce and deliver weather and traffic casts for broadcast, digital, web and mobile.
• Monitor severe weather situations and, as required, broadcast live updates.
• Prepare graphics for traffic and weathercasts.
• Communicate with news management regarding hazardous weather or traffic conditions.
• Make public appearances at schools, civic groups, and community events.
• Ability to meet daily deadlines and deal with high pressure situations.
• Assist with transporting equipment, such as cameras, tripods, etc., as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Minimum two (2) years experience as a television meteorologist, experience as a television traffic
• reporter a bonus.
• Strong on-air communication skills.
• Able to tell a compelling and easy to understand weather and traffic story.
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment.
• Work well with news and production staffs.
• Flexibility to work as needed within station hours of operation, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
• including holidays.
• Ability to present on-air for extended periods of time, particularly in breaking news or weather
• situations.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Professional appearance and behavior.
• College degree.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED:

• Proficiency in storm-tracking technology.
• Degree in Meteorology and AMS/NWA seals.
• Experience with WSI's TruVu Max Storm and Traffic a plus.

A non-returnable tape and resume should be sent to Sandy Boonstra, News Director, WTVF- NewsChannel 5 Network, 474 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37219.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS MAY 15, 2013
WTVF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER