KFYR-TV is the NBC affiliate in Bismarck, North Dakota. A job at KFYR is a learning experience unlike any you’ll find in a classroom. Here, you’ll receive feedback and coaching from veteran meteorologists who monitor your progress. Our viewers have come to depend on our weather team to be quick and accurate. From the first tweet and post to the nightly wrap-up and extended forecast, we are the weather leader in western North Dakota, eastern Montana, and northern South Dakota.
KFYR TV is seeking a full-time Weekend Meteorologist who can learn from a 7 time Emmy award-winning chief. Opportunities to fill in, go live in the field, and cover all four seasons. Strong digital-first mindset is desired. This is an hourly position, which includes a competitive salary and a full array of benefits.
Duties/Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Independently forecast, produce, and deliver weathercasts as directed on TV, radio, internet, and social media.
- Handle the weather duties for weekend evening newscasts.
- On occasion fill in during weekday morning newscasts, so this individual must have some flexibility in their schedule
Qualifications:
- A good newsroom citizen that works well with others.
- Bachelor’s degree in meteorology, broadcast meteorology, or atmospheric sciences.
- Experience using the The Weather Company (WSI) Max computer system preferred.
- The ability to get an AMS/CBM or NWA broadcast seal.
