Meteorologist jobs in Wilmington, NC

NOTIFICATION OF JOB OPENING

TO: Community Contacts DATE: April 1, 2024

JOB TITLE: Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter

JOB REFERAL #: 563

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS NECESSARY: WWAY NEWS in beautiful, coastal southeastern North Carolina is looking for a Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter.

Primary responsibilities include producing a forecast-driven weathercast, developing new ways to showcase our Baron Lynx weather system and delivering the information on-air in a conversational and easy-to-understand style. You'll also need the ability to stay on top of developing/severe weather without always having direct supervision. Southeastern North Carolina experiences a wide range of weather, from ice and snow to hurricanes and other severe storms. A bachelor's degree in meteorology, Baron Lynx, ENPS and Edius experience are a plus.

In addition to weather knowledge, the ideal candidate must know how to develop story ideas, shoot, edit, write, and go live in the field. You’ll do all of them. You must also know how to engage viewers through social media.

Resume reels should include weather and reporting experience. Please include links to social media accounts in your e-mail.

If you want to live, work and play at the beach, this is the job for you!

You must possess a valid and clean driver's license.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Email resume and a link to your demo reel to Marcy Cuevas, News Director, at mcuevas@wwaytv3.com and include where you saw the job posted.

No Telephone calls please. Include above reference number. We utilize DMV & criminal background checks as a condition of employment.

It is the policy of WWAY-TV, LLC that employment shall be based on merit, qualification and competence. Employment practice shall not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or an employee’s race, age, sex, religion, color, national origin or disability. Females and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31,000.00 - $32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Leland, NC 28451: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person