Weather Presenter / MMJ

KSBW 8 NBC • Central Coast ABC • Estrella TV; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

Additional benefits

Job summary

KSBW 8 NBC • Central Coast ABC • Estrella TV Costa Central is seeking a Weather Presenter/MMJ who can tell relatable weather stories, forecast accurately, and keep viewers safe. You will report to the News Director and Chief Meteorologist, developing sources and delivering engaging live reports across TV and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate has on-air experience, strong weather science knowledge, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 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 radar data.
• Experience with common television weather systems.
• Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work.
• Ability to write clear, compelling copy to support images gathered.
• Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology.
• Can work in all weather conditions.
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
• Can handle time-sensitive newscast pressures.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• In-person attendance required.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Get our viewers ready with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts.
• Provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events.
• Simultaneously provide content on TV and on our digital platforms.
• Use all available technology to tell an intriguing weather story.
• Be deployed in the field during weather events.
• Gather information and summarize facts for broadcast.
• Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special projects.
• Work without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and sound.
• Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories with enterprise angles.
• Develop a network of sources for tips and exclusive content.
• Contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day.
• Work on multiple stories with deadlines under pressure.
• Maintain unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.

Skills

On-air experience

Weather forecasting

Live reporting

Interviews & sourcing

Digital platform delivery

Field reporting

Story development

Journalistic integrity

Education

Professional or college reporting experience

Tools

Weather systems

Radar interpretation

Mobile transmission devices

Video editing

Job description

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
• Provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events
• Simultaneously provide content on TV, and on our digital platforms
• Use all the technology available to us, to tell an intriguing weather story
• 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
• Contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day
• Work on different stories and projects at once and meet 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

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.

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 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.