Meteorologist

Hearst Communications, Inc.

Manchester (NH)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

Hearst Communications, Inc. is seeking an experienced Meteorologist for their Manchester, NH location. In this role, you will prepare and deliver accurate weather forecasts and urgent updates, utilizing your knowledge of weather science and radar data to inform the community during severe weather events.

Successful candidates will have a dynamic on-air presence and exceptional communication skills. Familiarity with television weather systems and experience in field reporting are essential.

Join a forward-thinking team committed to authentic storytelling and community service, with benefits that support a flexible work-life balance.

Qualifications

Experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverage.
Dynamic on-air presence with relatable weather storytelling.
Knowledge of television weather systems.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and compelling weather forecasts for viewers.
Provide urgent weather information during severe weather events.
Deliver content across TV, radio, and digital platforms.

Skills

On-air experience

Weather science knowledge

Conversational presentation

Radar data interpretation

Field reporting experience

Job description

WMUR, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH 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 the 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.

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

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 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.

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