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Meterologist

Hearst Television · Salinas, CA, USA ·

National multimedia company reaching 24 million households

Job type:
Part Time

KSBW-TV has an On Call Opening for a high energy, highly skilled Meteorologist. We are looking for a meteorologist who knows the science, and can tell a relatable weather story. Our next meteorologist will be an accurate forecaster, keep our viewers and employees safe, convey appropriate tone, summarize complicated information, and stay cool under pressure.  

 

Job Responsibilities:  

  • Get our viewers ready with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts.   
  • Will provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events 
  • Will be able to simultaneously provide content on TV, for our radio partners, and on our digital platforms. 
  • Will utilize all the technology and tools available to us, to tell an intriguing weather story 
  • Will be deployed in the field during weather events 
  • Gather information 
  • Summarize fact and clearly communicate content for broadcast 

Experience Requirements: 

  • Previous on-air experience required. 

Qualifications Requirements:  

  • In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting.   
  • Proven on-air experience in handling breaking news and severe weather coverage 
  • Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation 
  • Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high powered radar data 
  • Proficient in using WSI graphics and technology   
  • Excellent forecasting and on-air skills 
  • Strong organizational skills 
  • Ability to tell a compelling weather story 
  • Ability to use common television weather systems.  
  • Radar experience preferred 
  • Ability to do live field reporting on weather and other topics.   

Education: 

  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology or related field     
  • CBM and/or AMS seal preferred 
  • Military training and experience will be considered 

 

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $37.50 and $37.500. 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 Hearst Television

Every career with Hearst Television is like a story. How it develops, where it takes you, the milestones you reach along the way – you’ve got a lot to look forward to as your unique career story unfolds. Hearst Television, a subsidiary of Hearst, owns and operates local television and radio stations serving nearly three dozen U.S. cities, reaching 24 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content across more than 120 video channels, including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella, and more. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies. It has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism and industry innovation, including the Walter Cronkite Award for political journalism, the national Edward R. Murrow Award, the DuPont-Columbia Award, and the George Foster Peabody Award.

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