Meteorologist (Part Time)

Hearst; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KSBW-TV is seeking a high-energy meteorologist to deliver accurate forecasts and engaging weather storytelling. You will provide timely information before and during severe weather, ensuring viewers and staff stay safe while communicating clearly across TV, radio, and digital channels.

The ideal candidate has on-air experience, strong radar interpretation skills, and proficiency with WSI graphics, with a Bachelor’s in Meteorology and AMS/CBM preferred.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting.
• Proven on-air experience in handling breaking news and severe weather coverage.
• Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation.
• Knowledgeable about interpreting and translating radar data.
• Proficient in using weather graphics technologies.

Responsibilities

• Get our viewers ready with accurate, compelling forecasts.
• Provide urgent weather information before and during severe events.
• Deliver content across TV, radio, and digital platforms.
• Use technology to tell an engaging weather story.
• Be deployed in the field during weather events.

Skills

Meteorology

On-air presentation

Severe weather coverage

Radar interpretation

WSI graphics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology

CBM/AMS preferred

Tools

WSI graphics

Radar systems

Job description

KSBW-TV has an On Call Opening for a high energy, highly skilled Meteorologist. We are looking for a meteorologist who knows the science, and can tell a relatable weather story. Our next meteorologist will be an accurate forecaster, keep our viewers and employees safe, convey appropriate tone, summarize complicated information, and stay cool under pressure.

Job Responsibilities:

• Get our viewers ready with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts.
• Will provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events
• Will be able to simultaneously provide content on TV, for our radio partners, and on our digital platforms.
• Will utilize all the technology and tools available to us, to tell an intriguing weather story
• Will be deployed in the field during weather events
• Gather information
• Summarize fact and clearly communicate content for broadcast

Experience Requirements:

Previous on-air experience required.

Qualifications Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting.
• Proven on-air experience in handling breaking news and severe weather coverage
• Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation
• Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high powered radar data
• Proficient in using WSI graphics and technology
• Excellent forecasting and on-air skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to tell a compelling weather story
• Ability to use common television weather systems.
• Radar experience preferred
• Ability to do live field reporting on weather and other topics.

Education:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology or related field
• CBM and/or AMS seal preferred
• Military training and experience will be considered

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $37.50 and $37.500. 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.