Meteorologist (Weekend)
Company: TDS Telecom
Location: Bend
Posted on: May 21, 2023
Job Description:
As our Weekend -Meteorologist, you -will present weather
information in a relevant and conversational manner for our viewers
in Central Oregon, on-air and online. You will utilize scientific
background and tools to deliver daily weather forecasts. You will
report the weather live from a variety of locations including in
studio and the field. You will be responsible for keeping weather
information current and accessible to viewers, which includes
forecasts, warnings, severe weather alerts, and generating graphics
and maps using weather system tools across all platforms. In
addition to weather presentations on the weekend, you will fill a
role as a reporter or other newsroom assignment three days a week.
-Hours for this position are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM during the week. - -
-The pay range listed for this position represents the low and high
end of the base compensation range. The actual offer amount will
carefully consider multiple factors, such as relevant skills,
qualifications, work experience, location and/or competencies that
align with the specified role. - Certain positions are eligible for
additional forms of compensation such as bonuses and equity awards.
- -Zolo Broadcasting LLC, a TDS Telecom company, operates KOHD-TV
the ABC affiliate, KBNZ-LP the CBS affiliate, COTV11 and CO4
Visitors Network as Zolo Media, offering a wide range of viewing
options for Central Oregonians. -Zolo Media provides targeted
advertising solutions through a combination of locally originated
content, local broadcast television stations, and on Bend and
Crestview cable television networks. Zolo Creative Services offers
award-winning video production for television spot production.
Visit -zolomedia.com -or -centraloregondaily.com. -Zolo
Broadcasting LLC and Zolo Media are part of TDS Telecommunications
LLC (TDS Telecom), which is based in Madison, Wis. Combined, the
companies employ more than 3,400 people and are subsidiaries of
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS], a Fortune 1000 -
company. Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides
wireless, broadband, video and voice; and hosted and managed
services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through
its businesses: UScellular, TDS Telecom, and OneNeck IT Solutions.
Visit -tdsinc.com.
- Utilizes scientific background and tools to deliver weather
forecasts from the studio, in the field, or at community
events.
- Works closely with the broadcast team, photographers and
editors and producers, writing and editorial judgement for live and
recorded daily content. This also includes:
- Producing concise and accurate copy and to adhering to strict
deadlines.
- Checking reference materials, such as books, news files, or
public records to obtain relevant facts.
- Receiving assignments and contributing to story ideas and
development.
- Interviews people in a range of different circumstances. May
also include the following:
- Building contacts to maintain a flow of news, for example,
police and emergency services, local council, community groups,
health trusts, press officers from a variety of organizations, the
general public, etc;
- Seeking out and investigating stories via your contacts, press
releases and other media.
- Attending press conferences and asking questions;
- Attending a variety of events, such as council meetings,
sporting events, talent contests, etc;
- Answering the phones and reacting to topical stories that
matter to our viewers.
- Maintains website to keep weather information relevant and
current. Publishes forecasts, warnings, weather alters, and
generate graphics and maps using weather system tools.
- Records/edits interviews using technical camera and computer
equipment.
- Submits copy for the digital publication of all stories
completed as assigned.
- Works with producers, assignment desk and managers to track
current weather and ensure newsroom staff is aware of major weather
events.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) -OR- 4+ years professional work
experience
- 1+ years' professional or educational on-air reporting
experience -OR- 1+ years' experience researching and preparing
weather forecastsOther Qualifications
- On-air experience preferred.
- Certified Broadcast Meteorologist from the American Meteorology
Society preferred.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication
skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to cover severe weather events.Physical Demands and
Work Environment. -While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to sit, stand, write and operate a
computer keyboard, standard office equipment and telephone. The
employee frequently uses computers, monitors and audio/video
equipment. The employee regularly communicates with employees and
managers. The employee is frequently required to move about and
reach for items. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up
to 25 pounds. The employee may occasionally bend, squat, crawl and
reach above shoulder level. The employee may occasionally drive
company vehicles. The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
-BenefitsAssociates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week
have access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k)
plan, and paid time off benefits such as vacation (15 days accrued
per year for full-time; pro-rated for part-time associates working
between 20-39 hours), sick leave (10 days accrued per year for
full-time and pro-rated for all other associates), seven paid
national holidays and one floating holiday, paid parental leave (2
weeks after 12 months of employment), among others. - Short Term
Disability and Long Term Disability coverage is also available for
associates working 30 or more hours per week and Education
Assistance is available to full-time associates. - Associates
scheduled to work under twenty hours per week or for a limited term
(i.e. interns) are eligible for medical coverage, the 401(k) plan
(if 18 or older), as well as sick leave (10 days accrued per year
for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates). -For more
detail on the benefits we offer click -here. -At TDS, we embrace
Equal Employment Opportunity by valuing our differences and
consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other
status protected by law. To learn about our diversity & inclusion
philosophy and culture, -click here!
$21.75 - $32.62
Keywords: TDS Telecom, Bend , Meteorologist (Weekend), Other , Bend, Oregon
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