Weekend Evening Meteorologist

Responsibilities

• Weather data analysis and forecasting
• Working knowledge of radar information (able to interpret and analyze data)
• Get our viewers ready with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts on all platforms
• Provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events
• Able to ad lib weather information during breaking news, long-form weather cut-ins, as well as taking cues during on-air reporting
• Use all the technology available to us, to tell an intriguing weather story
• Deployed in the field during weather events
• Gather information and summarize facts and content for broadcast
• Attend daily editorial meetings
• Keep News personnel up-to-date on current weather conditions
• Attend community appearances

Requirements

• Three years of Television News experience preferred
• Professional or schooling on-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverage
• In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting
• Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation
• Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high-powered radar data
• Experience with common television weather systems
• Experience with live field reporting on weather and other topics
• Must be able to work all shifts (Holidays and weekends included)
• NWA and CBM seals are a plus
• Related military experience will be considered

Qualifications

Diversity Statement At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Skills

At Hearst Television, we value a wide range of skills and experiences. While not exhaustive, the following are some examples of what we look for:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to handle breaking news and severe weather coverage
• Knowledge of weather science and forecasting
• Ability to interpret and translate high-powered radar data
• Experience with common television weather systems
• Experience with live field reporting

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
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD