Weather Presenter / MMJ

HEARST STATIONS INC; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

KSBW 8 (NBC) / Central Coast ABC / Estrella TV Costa Central, part of Hearst Television, has an opening for a Weather Presenter/MMJ. This role requires sharp weather forecasting, strong live reporting, and the ability to tell engaging weather stories for TV and digital platforms.

You will develop story ideas, conduct informed interviews, and work under tight deadlines with integrity, while delivering compelling packages and live shots in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• On-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverage.
• Professional or college reporting experience.
• In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting.
• Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation.

Responsibilities

• Get viewers ready with accurate, compelling weather forecasts.
• Provide urgent weather information before and during severe weather events.
• Deliver content on TV and digital platforms.
• Use technology to tell an engaging weather story.
• Be deployed in the field during weather events.
• Summarize facts and content for broadcast.
• Develop stories on day-of news or special projects.
• Work without a photographer to gather and edit video and sound.

Skills

On-air reporting

Weather forecasting

Live reporting

Interviewing

Radar interpretation

Education

Broadcast journalism degree or equivalent

Tools

TV weather systems

Job description

KSBW 8 (NBC) / Central Coast ABC / Estrella TV Costa Central, part of Hearst Television, has an opening for a Weather Presenter/MMJ. We are looking for a Weather Presenter/MMJ who knows the science and can tell a relatable weather story. You will be an accurate forecaster, keep our viewers and employees safe, convey appropriate tone, summarize complicated information, and stay calm in all situations. You can develop story ideas, conduct informed interviews, build sources, and deliver compelling packages and live shots. You will be a strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality, you are not afraid to head out into the field and ask the tough questions. You will be a versatile, enterprising self-starter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills. You will report to the News Director and the Chief Meteorologist.

Responsibilities

• Get our viewers ready with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts
• Will provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events
• Can simultaneously provide content on TV, and on our digital platforms
• Will use all the technology available to us, to tell an intriguing weather story
• Will be deployed in the field during weather events
• Gather information and summarize facts and content for broadcast
• Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments
• Work without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound
• Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content
• Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance
• Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day
• Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure.
• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Requirements

• Professional or schooling on-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverage
• Professional or college reporting experience
• In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting
• Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation
• Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high-powered radar data
• Experience with common television weather systems
• Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
• Write clear, correct, compelling copy that supports images gathered
• Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology
• Can work in all weather conditions
• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record
• NWA and CBM seals are a plus
• Related military experience will be considered
• In-person attendance is required
• Bilingual a Plus

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.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet you and your family's needs

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $50,000 and $55,000. 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.

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.