Meteorologist

NBC5; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NBC5 in Burlington, VT is seeking a Weekday Morning Meteorologist to deliver accurate, relatable weather stories across TV and digital platforms. You will forecast, explain science clearly, and stay calm during severe weather, working with a dynamic newsroom team.

You should have on-air experience with breaking weather coverage, be fluent with radar data, and ready to report from field while coordinating with graphics, radio partners, and online stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in weather forecasting for broadcast television.
• Strong on-air presence with clear, conversational weather presentation.
• Ability to interpret radar data and explain weather concepts to a general audience.
• Experience with live field reporting during weather events.

Responsibilities

• Weather data analysis and forecasting.
• Interpret radar information and convey findings to viewers.
• Deliver accurate forecasts on all platforms, including TV, radio, and digital.
• Provide urgent weather information before and during severe events.
• Summarize facts for broadcast and participate in daily editorial meetings.
• Attend community appearances and keep newsroom updated on conditions.

Skills

Weather forecasting

On-air presentation

Radar interpretation

Live field reporting

Breaking news handling

Communication

Tools

TV weather systems

Graphics coordination

Job description

Job Description

WPTZ/WNNE, NBC5 , the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate station in Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY, has an immediate opening for a Weekday Morning Meteorologist. We are looking for a meteorologist who knows the science and can tell a relatable weather story. You will be an excellent communicator who has a passion for weather and who can deliver an accurate forecast, keeping our viewers and employees safe, conveying appropriate tone, summarizing complicated information, and staying calm in all situations. You will also have experience producing forecasts for multiple platforms. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

• Weather data analysis and forecasting
• Working knowledge of radar information (able to interpret and analyze data)
• Get our viewers ready with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts on all platforms
• Will provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events
• Ability to ad lib weather information during breaking news, long-form weather cut-ins, as well as taking cues during on-air reporting
• Can simultaneously provide content, such as graphics, 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
• Attending daily editorial meetings
• Keeping News personnel up-to-date on current weather conditions
• Attending community appearances

Requirements

• Professional on-air or in-school 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
• Must be able to work all shifts (Holidays and weekends included)
• NWA and CBM seals are a plus
• Related military experience will be considered

Salary

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $42,000 and $45,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Diversity Statement

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

About Us

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.