KSBW 8 (NBC) / Central Coast ABC / Estrella TV Costa Central, part of Hearst Television, has an opening for a Weather Presenter/MMJ. We are looking for a Weather Presenter/MMJ 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 can develop story ideas, conduct informed interviews, build sources, and deliver compelling packages and live shots. You will be a strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality, you are not afraid to head out into the field and ask the tough questions. You will be a versatile, enterprising self-starter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills. You will report to the News Director and the Chief Meteorologist.
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, 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
- Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments
- Work without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound
- Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content
- Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance
- Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day
- Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure.
- Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Requirements
- Professional or schooling on-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverage
- Professional or college reporting experience
- 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
- Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
- Write clear, correct, compelling copy that supports images gathered
- Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology
- Can work in all weather conditions
- Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
- Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record
- NWA and CBM seals are a plus
- Related military experience will be considered
- In-person attendance is required
- Bilingual a Plus
Please include a demo reel or link to demo. Applicants without a demo will not be considered.
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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 you and your family's needs
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $50,000 and $55,000. 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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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- On-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverage
- Professional or college reporting experience
- In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting
- Dynamic on-air presence with conversational presentation
- Ability to interpret and translate high-powered radar data
- Experience with common television weather systems
- Demo reel (required for consideration)
- Ability to write clear, correct, compelling copy
- Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology
- Ability to work in all weather conditions and be deployed in the field
- Valid driver's license and clear driving record
- NWA and CBM seals
- Related military experience
- Bilingual skills
- In-person attendance required
- Unwavering journalistic integrity and ability to handle time-sensitive newscast production
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan choice, full in-network preventive coverage, dental and vision, telemedicine, prescription coverage, and fertility resources. Mental-health resources and other wellbeing services (e.g., therapy sessions, crisis support, virtual physical therapy, and chronic-condition programs) further strengthen the health offering.
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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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