Part-Time Broadcast Meteorologist
Academic Hourly/Grad Hourly/Student Hourly
WILL-AM-FM-TV-Online
College of Media at Illinois
WILL-AM-FM-TV-Online, the public radio and television
stations at the University of Illinois, has an immediate
opening for a part-time broadcast meteorologist. This
position is primarily for covering weekend evening
broadcasts on WILL-TV. The position will also include
occasional fill-in shifts for the full-time weather
staff on weekdays on WILL Radio and Television. WILL has
a strong commitment to providing accurate weather
information. Applicants must have some experience in
meteorology and weather forecasting. The ability to
broadcast on television and radio is required. A college
degree is preferred, but we will consider students in
Atmospheric Sciences or related majors that can
demonstrate the aptitude and ability to perform the
duties required.
THE POSITION: This is a part-time academic hourly, grad
hourly (graduate students), or student hourly
(undergraduate students) position. The successful
applicant will produce and present weather broadcasts on
WILL-TV and online on weekend evenings, and will
occasionally substitute for the full-time members of the
WILL weather staff as weekday weather producer and
on-air weather anchor on WILL AM-FM-TV-Online. The
position will require availability on most Saturday and
Sunday evenings between 5 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree is preferred, but
students in atmospheric sciences or related fields will
be considered. Applicants must demonstrate some
knowledge in synoptic/mesoscale meteorology and weather
forecasting. Applicants must also audition to
demonstrate their ability to present weather information
in a professional, unaffected, personable style. In
addition, applicants must demonstrate they have an
active interest in and knowledge of weather and
science-related news. Accurate keyboard skills are
required.
WILL staff may consider providing unpaid
coaching/tutoring for individuals who demonstrate an
aptitude for broadcast meteorology but do not yet
possess the skill set required for this position.
Although WILL does not have the financial resources to
pay for extensive training, all interested individuals
are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY: For full consideration, applicants must send a
resume and cover letter outlining interests,
availability, and qualifications, no later than Friday,
October 24, 2008. Email applications are preferred.
Ed Kieser, Chief Meteorologist
WILL-AM-FM-TV-Online
300 N. Goodwin Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801-2316
(MC-252 for campus mail)
edkieser@illinois.edu for email applications
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer 10/08
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