Freelance Meteorologist & Hyperlocal Weather Presenter

Optimum

Bethpage (NY)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 95,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

News 12 is seeking a Freelance Meteorologist to present weather information clearly across platforms. The role emphasizes weather analysis, graphics, verbal delivery, and writing for a wide audience.

Qualifications include a degree in meteorology or related field, 5+ years forecasting experience, and experience with weather graphics systems. Flexibility for various shifts is required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science preferred; Master's a plus.
Minimum five years of operational forecasting experience.
Experience with TV weather graphics/animations.
Excellent news writing ability for all platforms.

Responsibilities

Ensure all content meets News 12 standards.
Coordinate weather programming across platforms.
Maintain familiarity with state and region.
Respond to breaking weather news as required.

Skills

Weather judgment

News writing

Anchoring

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

Weather graphics systems

Job description

News 12 is seeking a Freelance Meteorologist to present weather information clearly across platforms. The role emphasizes weather analysis, graphics, verbal delivery, and writing for a wide audience.

Qualifications include a degree in meteorology or related field, 5+ years forecasting experience, and experience with weather graphics systems. Flexibility for various shifts is required.

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