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KSBW 8 (NBC) / Central Coast ABC / Estrella TV Costa Central, part of Hearst Television, has an opening for a Chief Meteorologist. We are looking for someone who knows the science of forecasting and can tell a relatable weather story. You will be an accurate forecaster, convey appropriate tone for the situation, summarize complicated information, and be able to use the latest technology. You will also manage a team of meteorologists and will demonstrate and communicate our coverage plan to producers, anchors, reporters, video journalists, and our digital team. The Chief Meteorologist is an important part of the news management team. You will report to the News Director. Responsibilities Get viewers ready with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts Provide immediate weather information before and during severe weather events Provide content on TV, for our radio partners, and on our digital platforms Use all the latest technology available to us, to tell an intriguing weather story Deployed in the field during weather events Summarize facts and content for broadcasts Execute active live shots and tell compelling stories Communicate weather presentation vision with our team of anchors, reporters, video journalists, and production staff Produce and publish content to online platforms Will attend weekly news manager meetings Will evaluate supervised employees and guide them to success through feedback opportunities Will appear at public events and community educational outreach opportunities Requirements Previous on-air 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 Proficient in using baron’s and or WSI graphics and technology NWA and CBM seals are a plus Related military experience will be considered Bilingual a Plus In-person attendance is required Please include a demo reel or link to demo. Applicants without a demo will not 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. 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 LGBTQ+ Health Services Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs The estimated base salary range for this role is between $110,000 and $120,000. 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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