Meteorologist

Asian American Journalists Association; Location (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

A regional television station is seeking an experienced Meteorologist to deliver accurate and relatable weather forecasts. The ideal candidate will have professional on-air experience, dynamic presentation skills, and in-depth knowledge of weather forecasting. Responsibilities include providing urgent weather updates during severe events and presenting content across various platforms. The role requires a strong commitment to safety and effective communication with the audience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts.
• Supply urgent weather information during severe weather events.
• Deliver content on multiple platforms, including TV and digital.

Skills

On-air experience handling breaking news

Knowledge of weather science

Conversational weather presentation

Interpreting radar data

Live field reporting

Experience with television weather systems

Job description

WVTM TV, the NBC affiliate in Birmingham, AL 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 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

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.

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.

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs