Dynamic Weather Presenter & MMJ: Field Reporting

Hearst; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

Hearst is seeking a Weather Presenter/MMJ for KSBW 8 and related Hearst Television properties. The role involves accurate weather forecasting, engaging on-air delivery, and field reporting.

You will generate enterprise stories, conduct informed interviews, and deliver compelling packages for TV and digital platforms. The position requires strong live reporting skills, the ability to work under tight deadlines, and a commitment to journalistic integrity and safety.

Qualifications

• On-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverage.
• Professional or college reporting experience.
• In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting.
• Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation.

Responsibilities

• Get viewers ready with accurate, compelling weather forecasts.
• Provide urgent weather information before and during severe events.
• Deliver content on TV and digital platforms.
• Use technology to tell an intriguing weather story.
• Deploy in the field during weather events.
• Gather information and summarize facts for broadcast.
• Plan and assemble stories for day-of news or special projects.
• Work without a photographer to gather and edit video and sound.
• Coordinate with news managers and producers for enterprise content.
• Develop sources for tips and exclusive content.
• Contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms.
• Manage multiple stories with tight deadlines.
• Maintain journalistic integrity and ethical standards.

Skills

Weather forecasting

Live reporting

Interviewing

Field reporting

Digital platforms

Deadline-driven

Education

Professional or schooling on-air experience

Tools

TV weather systems

Job description

Hearst is seeking a Weather Presenter/MMJ for KSBW 8 and related Hearst Television properties. The role involves accurate weather forecasting, engaging on-air delivery, and field reporting.

You will generate enterprise stories, conduct informed interviews, and deliver compelling packages for TV and digital platforms. The position requires strong live reporting skills, the ability to work under tight deadlines, and a commitment to journalistic integrity and safety.