Meteorologist - Spectrum News NECN

About the role

Spectrum News NECN covers MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, and CT. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities. Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We're committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when, and where they want it.

Responsibilities

• Primarily focus on weather forecasting
• Provide easy-to-understand weather updates to help audiences stay safe and informed
• Collaborate with team to create compelling, timely, and accurate content across traditional and digital platforms
• Combine data and science with the power of storytelling
• Creatively tell weather stories across platforms including TV, connected television, and digital

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience forecasting and presenting weathercasts
• Working knowledge of TV weather graphics systems
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology
• Knowledge of synoptic meteorology, tropical and radar
• Ability to anticipate situations, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrate enthusiasm in dealing with breaking news
• Must be open to travel to discover important stories and willing to interact with the community
• Ability to work different shifts or longer shifts due to breaking news and severe weather emergencies
• Willing and able to work weekends and holidays

Preferred qualifications

• National Weather Association (NWA) and/or AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) seal
• Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software, and basic non-linear editing systems

Working conditions

• Works inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year, however will be assigned to field duties as necessary
• Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment
• Communicates in person, by phone, and by email
• Materials and equipment used: various studio, weather forecasting, and newsgathering television equipment, computers, and computer-related equipment
• May be required to lift up to five pounds

Pay

The base pay for this position generally is between $100,000.00 and $140,000.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.