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Hearst Communications, Inc.

Meteorologist

Hearst Communications, Inc., New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123


WDSU, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, LA, has an opening for an experienced

Meteorologist . We are looking for a meteorologist 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 will report to the News Director.ResponsibilitiesGet our viewers ready with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecastsProvide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather eventsSimultaneously provide content on TV, for our radio partners, and on our digital platformsUse all the technology available to tell an intriguing weather storyBe deployed in the field during weather eventsGather information and summarize facts and content for broadcastPost weather content to digital platforms dailyRequirementsProfessional or schooling on-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverageIn-depth knowledge of weather science and forecastingDynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentationKnowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high-powered radar dataExperience with common television weather systemsExperience with live field reporting on weather and other topicsNWA and CBM seals are a plusExperience covering tropical weather is a plusRelated military experience will be consideredIn-person attendance is requiredDiversity StatementAt 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.About UsHearst 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.Job Info

Job Identification: 2022418Job Category: Content and NewsPosting Date: 06/20/2024, 09:27 PMJob Schedule: Full timeLocations: 846 Howard Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70113, US

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