Meteorologist

Hearst; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

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.

Skills

On-air experience

Forecasting knowledge

Radar interpretation

Live field reporting

Calm under pressure

Conversational delivery

Storytelling

Education

Meteorology degree

Tools

Weather systems

Radar data tools

Job description

Local News Meteorologist

16WAPT, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS., has an opening for an experienced Meteorologist. We are looking for a Meteorologist who knows the science and can tell a relatable weather story. You will be an accurate forecaster, keep our viewers and employees safe, convey appropriate tone, summarize complicated information, and stay calm in all situations. You will report to our News Director.

Responsibilities

• Get our viewers ready with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts
• Will provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events
• Can simultaneously provide content on TV, for our radio partners, and on our digital platforms
• Will use all the technology available to us, to tell an intriguing weather story
• Will be deployed in the field during weather events
• Gather information and summarize facts and content for broadcast

Requirements

• 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
• NWA and CBM seals are a plus
• Related military experience will be considered
• In-person attendance is required

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst 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

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.