Meteorologist (Part Time)

Salinas, CAOnsitePart TimePosted 12 days ago

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Required skills

Meteorologist
on-air experience
weather science
forecasting
breaking news
severe weather coverage
dynamic on-air presence
conversational weather presentation
WSI graphics and technology
on-air skills

Nice to have

Radar experience
CBM
AMS seal

Role summary

KSBW-TV is seeking a part-time Meteorologist with a strong understanding of weather science and forecasting. The ideal candidate will have proven on-air experience, a dynamic presence, and the ability to tell compelling weather stories. Responsibilities include providing accurate and understandable forecasts, delivering urgent information during severe weather events, and simultaneously contributing content across TV, radio, and digital platforms. Proficiency in interpreting radar data and using weather graphics technology like WSI is essential. Field reporting experience is also a plus. A Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or a related field is required.

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

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.

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.

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