Albuquerque Broadcast Jobs

ABC affiliate KOAT is hiring for the following positions:

Meteorologist
#1 rated ABC affiliate in Albuquerque, New Mexico (44) looking for a dynamic Meteorologist to join its winning weather team. Ideal candidate must be able to tell a weather story and provide accurate forecasts and information. We need someone with good energy and a great personality. We have all the tools - Live Doppler, Storm Tracking, etc. Great weather environment. No beginners! Minimum 2 years weather forecasting for broadcast news. Excellent weather graphics capability and live experience are necessary. College degree and at least 1 Meteorological Seal of Approval (NWA or AMS) preferred. Send tape and resume to Sue Stephens, News Director, KOAT, 3801 Carlisle Blvd, NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107. Apply by April 11, 2008. At this time, we anticipate that a hiring decision will be made on or about April 18, 2008.

News Assignment Manager
KOAT is looking for an experienced assignment editor to manage our assignment desk. The ideal candidate will be able to enterprise, research and develop news stories. As assignment manager, you will work with the news management team in setting the daily agenda for news. You must be able to handle breaking news efficiently utilizing all the resources which include a helicopter, satellite truck and multiple live vans. You will develop systems to ensure reporters manage their beats and follow-ups and guide them through the course of their story process. You will supervise long-term planning and work with the News Director on scheduling. Minimum three (3) years News experience. Must be familiar with computer assisted reporting. Good people skills and organizational skills are needed. Resume including references and salary requirements, along with a cover letter stating where you found out about this job to: Sue Stephens, News Director, KOAT-TV, 3801 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Apply by April 11, 2008. At this time, we anticipate that a hiring decision will be made on or about April 18, 2008.