Meteorologist (Part Time)

American Meteorological Society; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

KSBW-TV is seeking an on-call meteorologist who is high energy, skilled, and can tell a relatable weather story. The role emphasizes accurate forecasting, safety messaging during severe weather, and the ability to translate radar data into clear, viewer-friendly segments.

You will present on TV, for radio partners, and across digital platforms, deploy to field locations during events, gather information, and summarize findings for broadcast with calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology or related field.
• CBM and AMS seal preferred.
• Experience handling breaking news and severe weather on-air.

Responsibilities

• Get our 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.
• Tell an intriguing weather story using all available technology and tools.
• Deploy to the field during weather events.
• Gather information and summarize it clearly for broadcast.

Skills

On-air experience

Forecasting

Radar interpretation

Live field reporting

Storytelling

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Weather systems knowledge

Severe weather coverage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field

CBM and AMS seal preferred

Tools

WSI graphics

Job description

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.

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.