Meteorologist, Telemundo T39 Dallas/Fort Worth

NBCUniversal; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal Dallas is seeking a bilingual weather presenter to deliver accurate, hyper-local forecasts for Telemundo Dallas and NBCU stations.

You will produce weather graphics, analyze data from the National Weather Service, and present live segments, including coverage of severe weather.

A BS in meteorology or atmospheric science is preferred; fluency in Spanish and English is required; this is an on-site, full-time role at NBCUniversal Dallas.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• 3+ years of experience as a weather presenter
• Degree in meteorology or atmospheric science

Responsibilities

• Tell the market’s weather stories in a way that connects with and captivates viewers.
• Develop innovative and creative ways of presenting the daily weather story, emphasizing accuracy and hyper-local forecasting.
• Produce weather graphics and analyze data from the National Weather Service and other meteorological sources.
• Knowledge of MAX reality and producing 3-D models to integrate into creative storytelling.
• Use MAX Connect and MAX Reality on the field.
• Live reporting and attendance at community and weather-related events when needed.
• Daily social media posts, especially during severe weather events.
• Participate in the editorial meetings, be on time, and be prepared to contribute enterprise ideas to the producer team.
• Represent Telemundo Dallas in the community through events requiring the employee to MC.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

On-air presentation

Strong communication

Education

Degree in meteorology or atmospheric science

Tools

WSI system

WSI 3D graphics

Job description

• Full-time
• Business Segment: NBCUniversal Local

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Tell the market’s weather stories in a way that connects with and captivates viewers.


• Develop innovative and creative ways of presenting the daily weather story, emphasizing accuracy and hyper-local forecasting.


• Produce weather graphics and analyze data from the National Weather Service and other meteorological sources.


• Knowledge of MAX reality and producing 3-D models to integrate into creative storytelling.


• Use MAX Connect and MAX Reality on the field.


• When needed, it might be required to produce weather segments for other Telemundo and NBCU stations within the station group.


• Work with the weather team and producers to create complete coverage of weather events.


• Also prepare post-forecasts for multiple news platforms.


• Constantly update the weather for the Telemundo Dallas website


• Live reporting and attendance at community and weather-related events when needed.


• Daily social media posts, especially during severe weather events.


• Science-oriented story production and execution


• Participate in the editorial meetings, be on time, and be prepared to contribute enterprise ideas to the producer team.


• Represent Telemundo Dallas in the community through events requiring the employee to MC.


• Other duties assigned by the News Director.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.


• 3+years of experience as a weather presenter


• Degree in meteorology or atmospheric science

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.


• Must be 18 years or greater.


• External applicants must submit a resume/CV and DEMO REEL through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.


• Must have the ability to work flexible and sometimes long hours wall-to-wall due to the nature of weather events in DFW.


• Ability to work nights and weekends for coverage of weather events.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with severe weather coverage, including but not limited to hurricanes, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, flooding, and winter events.


• Passion to be a part of a major weather event, no matter when it happens.


• BS degree in meteorology is preferred.


• Compelling on-air presence - crisp, clear, and confident delivery in Spanish


• Should thrive working under the intense deadline pressure of television weather.


• Technologically savvy with strong computer skills (working knowledge of WSI system and WSI 3D graphics preferred).


• Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills in Spanish and English.


• Strong leadership qualities and self-motivation

Additional Requirements

Required On-Site:

This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].