What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meteorologist - Freelance position at News12?
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Job Summary
AUSA News Networks is looking for the right individual to be a primary presenter of weather information and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers. A passion for communicating weather information through graphics, verbally, and in writing is desired. Proficiency in weather analysis and forecasting is expected.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all content meet News 12 Network standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
- Assist in coordinating weather programming on multiple platforms.
- Maintain deep level of familiarity with the state and region.
- Respond to breaking weather news as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science preferred, Master's degree is a plus
- Minimum of five years of operational forecasting experience
- Experience with TV weather graphics/animations and weather graphics systems
- Exceptional weather judgment
- Excellent news writing ability for all platforms, as well as proficiency in newsgathering equipment
- Developed anchoring or other specialized skills to enhance newsroom operation
- Flexibility to work any assigned shift
- Online demos required
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