Dynamic Weather Presenter & MMJ Reporter

KSBW 8 NBC • Central Coast ABC • Estrella TV; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

Additional benefits

Job summary

KSBW 8 NBC • Central Coast ABC • Estrella TV Costa Central is seeking a Weather Presenter/MMJ who can tell relatable weather stories, forecast accurately, and keep viewers safe. You will report to the News Director and Chief Meteorologist, developing sources and delivering engaging live reports across TV and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate has on-air experience, strong weather science knowledge, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Professional or schooling 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.
• Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate radar data.
• Experience with common television weather systems.
• Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work.
• Ability to write clear, compelling copy to support images gathered.
• Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology.
• Can work in all weather conditions.
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
• Can handle time-sensitive newscast pressures.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• In-person attendance required.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Get our viewers ready with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts.
• Provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events.
• Simultaneously provide content on TV and on our digital platforms.
• Use all available technology to tell an intriguing weather story.
• Be deployed in the field during weather events.
• Gather information and summarize facts for broadcast.
• Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special projects.
• Work without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and sound.
• Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories with enterprise angles.
• Develop a network of sources for tips and exclusive content.
• Contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day.
• Work on multiple stories with deadlines under pressure.
• Maintain unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.

Skills

On-air experience

Weather forecasting

Live reporting

Interviews & sourcing

Digital platform delivery

Field reporting

Story development

Journalistic integrity

Education

Professional or college reporting experience

Tools

Weather systems

Radar interpretation

Mobile transmission devices

Video editing

Job description

KSBW 8 NBC • Central Coast ABC • Estrella TV Costa Central is seeking a Weather Presenter/MMJ who can tell relatable weather stories, forecast accurately, and keep viewers safe. You will report to the News Director and Chief Meteorologist, developing sources and delivering engaging live reports across TV and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate has on-air experience, strong weather science knowledge, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in various weather conditions.