Meteorologist

Job Description

Responsibilities
NBC Universal's Owned Television station in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, KXAS TV, is looking for a Meteorologist.
• Tell the market's weather stories in a way that connects with and captivates viewers on all NBC 5 platforms.
• Produce content for multiple platforms.
• Develop innovative and creative ways of presenting weather stories, with an emphasis on accuracy and integrity of data.
• Produce weather graphics, including augmented reality, and analyze data from the National Weather Service as well as other meteorological sources.
• Work with the weather team and producers to create complete coverage of weather stories. Also prepare and post forecasts for multiple platforms.

Some live reporting, and attendance at community and weather-related events will be required.

Qualifications/Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of three years experience as a television meteorologist.
• Experience with severe weather coverage.
• Degree in meteorology. Certificates, seals and correspondence courses are not acceptable substitutes for more formalized training.
• Special consideration for those proficient in Photoshop and other 3D software.
• Bi-Lingual English/Spanish (reading, writing & speaking)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• External applicants must submit a resume through nbcunicareers.com to be considered (Note- job #).
• Must have the ability to work flexible hours, including the possibility of nights and weekends.
• Must be 18 years or greater.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to work in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas just south of DFW Airport
• Must accept Solutions as NBCUniversal's Alternative Dispute Resolution program
• Bi-Lingual English/Spanish (reading, writing & speaking)
Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or must undergo regular COVID-19 testing if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics
• Compelling on-air presence - crisp, clear, and confident delivery.
• Should thrive working under the intense deadline pressure of television weather.
• Technologically savvy with strong computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills.
• Strong leadership qualities and self-motivation.
• Understanding of the demands of an on-air HD environment.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g656x0-3-145-16-90-42 in your application.