Telemundo Kansas City - KGKC
With over 62 million Hispanics, the United States is the second largest Spanish‑speaking country in the world! In Kansas City, Hispanics accounted for one‑third of the total population growth in the last 10 years. Telemundo Kansas City connects our advertising partners to the buying power of this audience, while serving and celebrating the vibrant Hispanic local community.
KGKC is the Spanish‑language home of the Super Bowl, Olympics, FIFA World Cup, and high‑profile programming and news, and we are looking for a dynamic and passionate Meteorologist to join our team and deliver high quality weather content across several Telemundo affiliate stations across the country. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who wants to build and wants consistent opportunities to present weather on air and across digital platforms.
This position requires a person who is driven, accountable, ethical, personable, and works well independently.
Primary Responsibilities
Produce and present daily forecast segments, special stories and alerts for the assigned market of the SagamoreHill station group.
As weather anchor, you will report to work -or produce content remotely- as weather emergencies occur.
Post videos, pictures and stories to websites and social media outlets under the direction of the News Director & Creative Services department.
Operate video editing, equipment and systems to produce weather on daily content media on a variety of platforms including television, websites and social media.
As a face of the SagamoreHill station group, you will participate in outdoor live reporting, including attendance at community and weather‑related events.
You will participate in marketing and promotional projects related to weather and overall station promotions of the assigned market.
Collaborate with SagamoreHill media partners to cross promote weather platforms, including producing co‑branded promotional material.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in meteorology or related field.
Excellent verbal and writing skills in Spanish and English.
The ideal candidate must be able to work effectively with others in a team environment.
Ability to participate in community and public events as requested by the station.
Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
High ethical and journalistic standards.
Able to deal with stress and pressure of time sensitive newscast production.
Proven experience using forecasting tools including Doppler Radar and Satellite Maps, and weather systems such as Baron, WSI, Weather Central, and Accuweather, etc. Weather system training provided.
Video Editing and Production.
Must be willing to work long hours, varying shifts (including nights and weekends) and report to work on urgent weather‑related news coverage when necessary.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Radio and Television Broadcasting
Kansas City, MO $45,000.00-$50,000.00
5 days ago
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KGKC is the Spanish‑language home of the Super Bowl, Olympics, FIFA World Cup, and high‑profile programming and news, and we are looking for a dynamic and passionate Meteorologist to join our team and deliver high quality weather content across several Telemundo affiliate stations across the country. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who wants to build and wants consistent opportunities to present weather on air and across digital platforms.
This position requires a person who is driven, accountable, ethical, personable, and works well independently.
Primary Responsibilities
Produce and present daily forecast segments, special stories and alerts for the assigned market of the SagamoreHill station group.
As weather anchor, you will report to work -or produce content remotely- as weather emergencies occur.
Post videos, pictures and stories to websites and social media outlets under the direction of the News Director & Creative Services department.
Operate video editing, equipment and systems to produce weather on daily content media on a variety of platforms including television, websites and social media.
As a face of the SagamoreHill station group, you will participate in outdoor live reporting, including attendance at community and weather‑related events.
You will participate in marketing and promotional projects related to weather and overall station promotions of the assigned market.
Collaborate with SagamoreHill media partners to cross promote weather platforms, including producing co‑branded promotional material.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in meteorology or related field.
Excellent verbal and writing skills in Spanish and English.
The ideal candidate must be able to work effectively with others in a team environment.
Ability to participate in community and public events as requested by the station.
Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
High ethical and journalistic standards.
Able to deal with stress and pressure of time sensitive newscast production.
Proven experience using forecasting tools including Doppler Radar and Satellite Maps, and weather systems such as Baron, WSI, Weather Central, and Accuweather, etc. Weather system training provided.
Video Editing and Production.
Must be willing to work long hours, varying shifts (including nights and weekends) and report to work on urgent weather‑related news coverage when necessary.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Radio and Television Broadcasting
Kansas City, MO $45,000.00-$50,000.00
5 days ago
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