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KOAM-TV Meteorologist in Pittsburg, Kansas
KOAM NewsNowhas an immediate Meteorologist openingonour award-winning weather team.A trusted partner within the Four State Area (where Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma touch), KOAM is a vital resource for the community it serves. Apply to join the KOAM Sky Watch Weather Team. Candidates should be able to deliver accurate forecasts and inform our viewers of how the weather story impacts them. Joplin/Pittsburg is a busy weather market, ranked as one of the top 5 severe weather markets in the country!
Candidates should be willing to work any day, any shift. Be prepared to show examples of how you embrace new technologies and new digital platforms to connect with and inform viewers. We want someone who wants to be involved in the community, is passionate about their work, and enjoys teamwork. KOAM produces more than 30 hours of television news a week, and we embrace coverage through our news and weather apps, social platforms, website, and streaming channels. We expect our coverage to meet consumers where they are and connect with them in convenient ways.
Candidates should have a degree in meteorology and a passion for severe weather. Should be skilled in analyzing weather observations to identify important atmospheric features as well as skilled in utilizing computer model to produce an accurate forecast. Must possess a knowledge of atmospheric dynamics.