News 12 Meteorologist - Freelance

Optimum; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

News 12 is seeking a Freelance Meteorologist to present weather information clearly across platforms. The role emphasizes weather analysis, graphics, verbal delivery, and writing for a wide audience.

Qualifications include a degree in meteorology or related field, 5+ years forecasting experience, and experience with weather graphics systems. Flexibility for various shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science preferred; Master's a plus.
• Minimum five years of operational forecasting experience.
• Experience with TV weather graphics/animations.
• Excellent news writing ability for all platforms.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all content meets News 12 standards.
• Coordinate weather programming across platforms.
• Maintain familiarity with state and region.
• Respond to breaking weather news as required.

Skills

Weather judgment

News writing

Anchoring

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

Weather graphics systems

Job description

News 12 Meteorologist - Freelance

Location: Bethpage, NY, US, 11714

Brand: News12

Requisition #: 12614

News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news stationcovering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News 12 New York is our National streaming service for regional news, weather and News 12 originals.

If you’re committed to delivering high quality news and storytelling with a hyper local lens, we have positions available for both on and off-air talent with opportunities for development and growth.

Job Summary

News 12 is looking for a Freelance Meteorologist to be a presenter of weather information and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers. A passion for communicating weather information through graphics, verbally, and in writing is desired. Proficiency in weather analysis and forecasting is expected.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all content meet News 12 Network standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Assist in coordinating weather programming on multiple platforms.
• Maintain deep level of familiarity with the state and region.
• Respond to breaking weather news as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science preferred, Master's degree is a plus
• Minimum of five years of operational forecasting experience
• Experience with TV weather graphics/animations and weather graphics systems
• Exceptional weather judgment
• Excellent news writing ability for all platforms, as well as proficiency in newsgathering equipment
• Developed anchoring or other specialized skills to enhance newsroom operation
• Flexibility to work any assigned shift

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

The Company collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law.

Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $57,802.00-$94,960.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.

Nearest Major Market: Long Island

Nearest Secondary Market: New York CIty