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WESH 2 CW18

Meteorologist

WESH 2 CW18, Winter Park, Florida, United States, 32792

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Overview Morning Meteorologist WESH 2 News, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in Orlando, has an opening for a high energy, highly skilled morning meteorologist to join our First Warning Weather Team. We are looking for a meteorologist who knows the science but can tell a relatable weather story. The successful candidate must have a passion for severe weather and the ability to sustain superior continuous coverage for long periods of time on all platforms. We want a team player who can help with every aspect of meteorology, from forecasting, to preparing graphics, to reporting in the field. The ideal candidate embraces new technology and is willing to explore new ways to present the 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. This candidate should also believe in all aspects of community involvement including, but not limited to, speaking at schools and other community functions. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

Give viewers and users the First Warning Weather with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts

Provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events

Be able to simultaneously provide content on TV, for our radio partners, and on our digital and social platforms

Utilize all the technology and tools available to tell an intriguing weather story

Will be deployed in the field during weather events

Summarize facts and clearly communicate content for broadcast and digital that connect with viewers and users

Participate in promotional activities including public appearances

Always convey a positive brand image for the station in the community and on all platforms

Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

Write web and social stories about the weather

Interact with viewers and users on social media sites

Flexibility to work any shift

In-person attendance is required

Requirements

Professional or schooling on-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverage

In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting

Experience with extended coverage of Tropical Storms/Hurricanes preferred

Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation

Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high-powered radar data

Proficient in using WSI and Baron graphics and technology

Experience with common television weather systems

Experience with live field reporting on weather and other topics

Strong organizational skills

Excellent forecasting and on-air skills

Ability to tell a compelling weather story

Ability to do live field reporting on weather and other related topics

NWA and CBM seals are a plus

Related military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That\'s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

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

About Us Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry\'s premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

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