Meteorologist (Part Time)

Hearst Television, Inc.; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Television in Salinas, CA seeks a high-energy meteorologist with a strong science background to tell relatable weather stories on air, radio, and digital platforms. The role requires accurate forecasting, field reporting during severe weather, and the ability to translate radar data and graphics into clear broadcasts for a diverse audience.

Bachelor’s in Meteorology; AMS/CBM preferred; on-air experience required; competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting.
• Proven on-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather.
• Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation.

Responsibilities

• Get viewers ready with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts.
• Provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events.
• Provide content on TV, for radio partners, and on digital platforms.
• Utilize technology and graphics to tell an intriguing weather story.
• Be deployed in the field during weather events.
• Gather information and summarize facts for broadcast.

Skills

Meteorology

On-air experience

Radar interpretation

WSI graphics

Forecasting

Live field reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Meteorology

AMS CBM seal preferred

Tools

TV weather 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

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.

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.