Job Description

The NBC/Telemundo owned station in San Diego, number one in the market, is looking for a meteorologist for a primary Monday through Friday position. This is a critical role that requires understanding of the area’s many climate zones and the ability to communicate with an audience experiencing very different weather patterns. It isn’t always sunny and 72 degrees. Santa Ana winds, mountain snowstorms, monsoon rains, even the occasional tropical storm make this a dynamic and difficult area to forecast. We are also on the leading edge of climate change issues with some of the nation’s top researchers based at our local institutions.

General Responsibilities:

• Monitor the weather wire to ascertain news weather developments.

• Gather and research weather information from various sources.

• Prepare weather forecasts based on material assembled from various sources.

• Record and deliver promotional announcements when assigned

• Active community participation.

• Create weather graphics and operate weather equipment

• Provide information on all platforms: broadcast and digital

• Perform live interviews and/or live demonstrations.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

• Salary range: $125-175k

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Four years minimum experience in television meteorological reporting
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or Science with special concentration in Meteorology
• Completion of Certified Broadcast Meteorology (CBM) program through the American Meteorology Society (AMS)
• Ability to make a smooth, professional, on-air presentation
• Ability to operate computer graphics and other weather equipment
• Experience in television journalism, weather forecasting and weather research
• Ability to interpret raw weather data
• Demonstrated ability to provide accurate forecasts

Eligibility Requirements:

• External applicants must submit a resume/CV through the www.nbcunicareers.com site job to be considered
• Must be willing to work at the station in San Diego location
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must have a valid drivers license
• Must have ability to work any of a 24x7 shift
• Must have ability to work flexible hours when needed

Desired:

• Experience in west coast weather patterns
• Strong social media presence
• Strong technical skills as related to weather systems
• Team player who is flexible, able to work and communicate well with others
• Motivated and has ability to work on own unsupervised
• Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines
• High degree of integrity and professionalism
• Strong organizational skills
• Professionally proficient in both English and Spanish

Additional Information

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