Meteorologist

Greenville, SCOnsiteFull TimePosted 12 days ago

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Required skills

Meteorologist
weather science
forecasting
on-air experience
breaking news
severe weather coverage
radar data
television weather systems
field reporting
News Director

Nice to have

NWA seal
CBM seal
military experience

Role summary

WYYF4, an NBC affiliate in Greenville, South Carolina, is seeking an experienced Meteorologist to deliver accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts. The role requires expertise in weather science and forecasting, the ability to interpret radar data, and proficiency with television weather systems. The Meteorologist will be responsible for providing urgent weather information during severe events, simultaneously delivering content across TV, radio, and digital platforms, and engaging in live field reporting. A dynamic on-air presence and strong storytelling skills are essential for conveying relatable weather stories and summarizing complex information effectively, while maintaining composure in all situations.

WYYF4, the NBC affiliate in Greenville, South Carolina has an opening for an experienced Meteorologist. We are looking for a meteorologist 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 will report to the News Director.

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, for our radio partners, 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
In person attendance required

Requirements

Professional or schooling on-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverage
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
Experience with live field reporting on weather and other topics
NWA and CBM seals are a plus
Related military 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.

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 your and your family's needs

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