Job Description

• Tell the market’s weather stories in a way that connects with and captivates viewers.
• Develop innovative and creative ways of presenting the daily weather story, emphasizing accuracy and hyper-local forecasting.
• Produce weather graphics and analyze data from the National Weather Service and other meteorological sources.
• Knowledge of MAX reality and producing 3-D models to integrate into creative storytelling.
• Use MAX Connect and MAX Reality on the field.
• Required to produce weather segments for other Telemundo and NBCU stations.
• Work with the weather team and producers to create complete coverage of weather events.
• Also prepare post forecasts for multiple news platforms in Spanish and English.
• Constantly update the weather for the Telemundo Arizona website.
• Live reporting and attendance at community and weather-related events will be needed.
• Daily social media posts, especially during severe weather events.
• MMJ duties may apply during the work week.
• Participate in the editorial meetings, be on time, and be prepared to contribute enterprise ideas to the producer team.
• Represent Telemundo Arizona in the community through events requiring the employee to MC.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a broadcast TV Meteorologist, weather anchor, or news reporter with the AMS or NWA seal of approval or the ability to begin the certification process.
• The candidate must have a working knowledge of computer graphics systems such as WSI and Accuweather and proven experience using forecasting tools, including Doppler Radar and Satellite Maps.
• Must be completely bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English, and have proven excellent written and spoken Spanish/English-language skills.
• Proven ability to ad-lib effortlessly on-air while under pressure during weather-breaking news and newscasts. Must be willing and able to work extended hours varying shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Report to work in emergencies depending upon news coverage when needed.
• Must be able to produce, write, and present weather-related stories and participate in weather specials produced throughout the year.
• Must be willing to work outside the studio and be able to articulate and present live information creatively.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through: www.nbcunicareers.com
• Must be 18 years or greater.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to work in Phoenix, AZ.
• Excellent driving record and active driver’s license.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• College degree in Meteorology or related field.
• Able to work flexible hours and/or weekends as needed for severe weather coverage.
• Passionate about weather and committed to the team effort for the station’s success.
• Excellent people skills to work well within a team.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, content-driven, technology-intensive environment.
• Also fluent in speaking and writing in the English language is highly desired.
• Non-meteorologists are encouraged to apply with an agreement to enroll in the Meteorology Program.

Additional Information

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