Dynamic Weather Anchor: Severe Weather & Digital
Hearst
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Job summary
Hearst's Local News Meteorologist in Jackson, MS, is responsible for delivering accurate weather forecasts and clear, relatable weather storytelling. You will provide timely weather information during severe events and collaborate across TV, radio partners, and digital platforms.
Field deployment and calm, confident presentation are essential to protect viewers and communicate risks effectively. Applicants should have on-air experience, deep meteorology knowledge, and the ability to translate
Qualifications
- On-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather.
- Deep knowledge of weather science and forecasting.
- Strong, conversational on-air presence.
- Ability to interpret and translate radar data.
- Experience with common television weather systems.
- Live field reporting experience.
- In-person attendance required.
- NCWA/CBM seals are a plus.
- Military experience considered.
Responsibilities
- Deliver accurate, compelling weather forecasts for viewers.
- Provide urgent weather information before and during severe events.
- Contribute content across TV, radio partners, and digital platforms.
- Tell an engaging weather story using available technology.
- Be deployed in the field during weather events.
- Gather information and summarize facts for broadcast.
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Job description
Hearst's Local News Meteorologist in Jackson, MS, is responsible for delivering accurate weather forecasts and clear, relatable weather storytelling. You will provide timely weather information during severe events and collaborate across TV, radio partners, and digital platforms.
Field deployment and calm, confident presentation are essential to protect viewers and communicate risks effectively. Applicants should have on-air experience, deep meteorology knowledge, and the ability to translate
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