Mississippi TV, LLC / WTVA in Tupelo-Columbus, Mississippi, has an immediate opening for
a Meteorologist/Multimedia Journalist.

Do you want to work with one of the best news and weather teams in the Southeast?
WTVA-TV has an immediate opening for a full-time Meteorologist/MMJ. We are looking for a
passionate, creative and driven professional to join our award-winning team. Tornado Alley
has shifted to Mississippi. We need a storyteller that’s ready to cover and forecast
tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, snow and ice in one of the busiest weather markets in the
country. We have the latest weather technology and tools, including augmented reality
capabilities to help you tell compelling weather stories both in the studio and out in the
field. You’ll work with a talented team of dedicated journalists and meteorologists who
work together to keep our communities informed and safe. You’ve got to be a team player
to succeed in our newsroom. The ideal candidate must be able to present clear, focused
and accurate forecasts and be able to handle breaking weather and severe weather
coverage in a calm, professional and reassuring manner. The position involves extreme
flexibility, including working whenever severe weather threatens our market.

The MMJ part of this position involves field reporting. You’ll get the chance to develop your
reporting and storytelling skills and you’ll showcase your work live in our daily newscasts.
The position involves shooting, writing and editing news packages and stories for both
broadcast and on our digital and social media platforms. The ideal candidate must
embrace news reporting, keep up to date with national state and local news and be
passionate about telling stories in our communities.

Minimum requirements include a BS/BA degree in meteorology, atmospheric science or
equivalent. A minor or emphasis in broadcast meteorology, communications or journalism
is helpful. A pre-employment background check and drug test is required. The candidate
must be licensed and insured to drive a vehicle.

Job #618654