Meteorologist - Temporary

TelevisaUnivision; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision in Los Angeles is seeking a Temporary Meteorologist who loves weather and meteorology. The ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator with a strong on-camera presence and skills to explain weather stories creatively.

Responsibilities include working alongside other meteorologists and utilizing the latest weather technology. Candidates must be bilingual in English and Spanish and possess strong computer skills. This position requires flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must possess a commanding and professional on-camera presence.
• Creative and innovative with strong engagement on digital platforms.
• Must be flexible to work any assigned shift including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Work well in a team with other meteorologists, producers, and technical staff.
• Be well-versed in the latest weather technology.
• Coordinate with news department for weather-related coverage.

Skills

Knowledge of synoptic meteorology

Knowledge of tropical and radar forecasting tools

Technologically savvy with strong computer skills

Excellent Spanish language skills

Fluency in English and Spanish

Understanding of news gathering ethical and legal issues

Genuine enthusiasm for work

Tools

WSI Max

Excel

Job description

JOB TITLE: Temp Meteorologist

LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA

About The Role & Team

TelevisaUnivision KMEX 34 is seeking a Temporary Meteorologist to join our team! Ideal candidate must love weather and meteorology. He or she should be an excellent communicator, possess a commanding and professional on-camera presence with top-notch judgement. Looking for someone creative, innovative who is highly engaged in digital platforms (Facebook, twitter, website etc.) someone who can clearly explain the weather story, utilizing graphics and video.

About You

You must love weather and meteorology. Should be an excellent communicator, possess a commanding and professional on-camera presence with top-notch judgement. Creative, innovative who is highly engaged in digital platforms (Facebook, twitter, website etc.) someone who can clearly explain the weather story, utilizing graphics and video.

Your Day-Day (Responsibilities)

This position will require the employee to be part or join the SAG-AFTRA bargaining unit.

• Must be a weather expert who works well in a team environment with other meteorologists, producers and technical staff.
• Must be well-versed in the latest weather technology, including WSI Max, CSV files and experience in excel.
• Flexible to work any assigned shift, including evening, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to adlib for extended periods of time.
• Coordinate with news department when weather conditions produce news coverage scenarios.

Qualifications (YOU HAVE)

• Knowledge of synoptic meteorology, tropical and radar forecasting tools.
• Technologically savvy with strong computer skills.
• Experience with WSI weather system and graphics.
• Excellent and grammatically accurate Spanish language skills – both written and oral - required.
• Bilingual - fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Strong understanding of news gathering ethical and legal issues.
• Genuine enthusiasm for work & a drive for excellence.

TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.