WPTZ/WNNE, NBC5, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate station in Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY, has an immediate opening for a Weekday Morning Meteorologist. We are looking for a meteorologist who knows the science and can tell a relatable weather story. You will be an excellent communicator who has a passion for weather and who can deliver an accurate forecast, keeping our viewers and employees safe, conveying appropriate tone, summarizing complicated information, and staying calm in all situations. You will also have experience producing forecasts for multiple platforms. You will report to the News Director.
Responsibilities
- Weather data analysis and forecasting
- Working knowledge of radar information (able to interpret and analyze data)
- Get our viewers ready with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts on all platforms
- Will provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events
- Ability to ad lib weather information during breaking news, long-form weather cut-ins, as well as taking cues during on-air reporting
- Can simultaneously provide content, such as graphics, 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
- Attending daily editorial meetings
- Keeping News personnel up-to-date on current weather conditions
- Attending community appearances
Requirements
- Professional on-air or in-school 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
- Must be able to work all shifts (Holidays and weekends included)
- NWA and CBM seals are a plus
- Related military experience will be considered
Salary
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $42,000 and $45,000. 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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Benefits
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- 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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Skills Required
- Professional on-air or in-school experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverage
- In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting
- Dynamic on-air presence with conversational weather presentation
- Working knowledge of radar information and ability to interpret high-powered radar data
- Experience with common television weather systems
- Experience producing forecasts for multiple platforms (TV, radio, digital)
- Experience with live field reporting and ability to be deployed in the field during weather events
- Ability to ad lib during breaking news, long-form cut-ins, and take on-air cues
- Ability to work all shifts, including holidays and weekends
- NWA and CBM seals
- Related military meteorology experience
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as meaningful through a 401(k) plan with company matching and Hearst covering plan administration fees. Performance bonuses are also noted as available in some roles, adding an additional rewards component beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits include paid holidays, paid sick days, and vacation time with a commonly cited annual range, alongside paid parental leave and family medical leave. A remote work program and flexibility signals are also included as part of the overall rewards experience.
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