Meteorologist (Part Time)

Hearst Magazines; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

KSBW-TV is seeking a high-energy meteorologist for on-call coverage. You will deliver accurate, engaging weather forecasts and clear explanations to viewers across TV, radio partners, and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate has on-air experience, strong knowledge of weather science, radar interpretation, and the ability to report live from the field during severe weather while keeping calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or related field is required.
• Previous on-air experience with breaking weather coverage is required.
• Strong knowledge of weather science and forecasting.
• Ability to interpret radar data and communicate clearly.
• Experience with WSI graphics or similar tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, compelling weather forecasts for TV, radio, and digital platforms.
• Provide urgent weather information before and during severe weather events.
• Broadcast content across TV, radio partners, and digital platforms simultaneously.
• Tell an engaging weather story using available technology and graphics.
• Field deployment during weather events to report live.
• Gather and summarize information for broadcast.

Skills

Weather forecasting

On-air presence

Radar interpretation

Broadcast communication

Live field reporting

Weather data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or related field

CBM/AMS seal preferred

Military training and experience considered

Tools

WSI graphics system

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 $37.50and $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.