Meteorologist, NBC4

Job Description

Freelance Meteorologist, NBC4 Los Angeles

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Job Description
NBC4 Los Angeles is looking for a Freelance meteorologist to create and deliver forecasts for Today in LA weekend newscast with the potential for some occasional shifts during the week. This is an opportunity to join a great team and connect with our community.
• Gather and research weather information from various sources to present a consistently accurate forecast to NBC4 viewers.
• Ability to make a smooth, professional, on-air presentation that is as engaging as it is accurate in its forecast.
• Create weather graphics and operate weather technology with ease.
• Provide forecast information across all platforms, including broadcast, streaming, digital, and social media.
• Record and deliver promotional announcements when assigned.
Qualifications
• Five years minimum experience as a broadcast meteorologist.
• Ability to operate computer graphics and other forecasting software.
• Ability to interpret raw weather data.
• Demonstrated ability to provide accurate forecasts.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications, Meteorology or related field preferred.
• AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, AMS Certified Digital Meteorologist, and/or NWA Seal of Approval required
Eligibility Requirements:
• External applicants must submit a resume/CV and demo reel through the www.nbcunicareers.com site job to be considered
• Successful candidate will be required to join the SAG AFTRA union if not already a member and remain a member in good standing of that union
• Must be willing to work at the station in Universal City, CA, and other locations as assigned
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have ability to work any shifts during the week, including overnights and weekends

Desired Characteristics:
• Experience in west coast weather patterns
• College degree, with special concentration in meteorology
• Strong social media presence
• Strong technical skills, including Max Weather and live weather radar
• Strong graphical skills, including augmented reality
• Team player who is flexible, able to work well and communicate with others
• Motivated and has ability to work on own unsupervised
• Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines
• High degree of integrity and professionalism
• Strong organizational skills
Required onsite. This position is required to be performed full time onsite from an NBCUniversal designated work site.
Salary Range: Daily Rate starting at $450 plus applicable union premiums

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-9zz989-216-73-216-71-42 in your application.