Meteorologist

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver data-driven forecasts that provide exactly what the audience needs to plan ahead and stay safe
• Provide immediate weather information across all platforms before and during severe weather events
• Lead by example when it comes to consistently posting content to our digital platforms and social media
• Use the las technology available to tell an intriguing weather story (this includes Boston’s only 24/7 live radar)
• Execute active live shots in the field using our state-of-the-art StormTracker vehicle
• Communicate daily weather presentation vision with news and production teams
• Appear at public events and take part in community and educational outreach programs

Requirements

• At least five years of experience as a full-time broadcast meteorologist
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, especially in handling breaking and severe weather information
• In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting
• Commanding on-air presence and conversational delivery
• Expertise in interpreting and translating high-powered, live radar data
• Proficiency in weather graphics products including WSI and Baron
• Capable of interacting with audiences across multiple digital and social platforms
• Commitment to working outside a regular schedule for severe, extended weather coverage
• NWA and CBM seals are a plus
• Related military experience will be considered

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $162,000 and $240,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Benefits

As a Hearst Television employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

Values in Action

We believe in fostering collaboration and open communication to ensure that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.