Investigative Reporter
WESH
Winter Park, FL
Hearst Television's WESH-TV,
located in Orlando, FL, has an opening for a high energy, highly skilled
meteorologist. We are looking for a meteorologist who knows the science, but
can tell a relatable weather story. Our next meteorologist will be an accurate
forecaster, keep our viewers and employees safe, convey appropriate tone,
summarize complicated information, and stay cool under pressure.
Job Responsibilities:
• Get our viewers ready with accurate,
compelling, and understandable weather forecasts.
• Will provide urgent, immediate weather
information before and during severe weather events
• Will be able to simultaneously provide
content on TV, for our radio partners, and on our digital platforms.
• Will utilize all the technology and tools
available to us, to tell an intriguing weather story
• Will be deployed in the field during weather
events
• Gather information
• Summarize fact and clearly communicate
content for broadcast
Experience Requirements:
• Previous on-air experience required.
Qualifications Requirements:
• In-depth knowledge of weather science and
forecasting.
• Proven on-air experience in handling breaking
news and severe weather coverage
• Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational
weather presentation
• Knowledgeable about how to interpret and
translate high powered radar data
• Proficient in using WSI graphics and
technology
• Excellent forecasting and on-air skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to tell a compelling weather story
• Ability to use common television weather
systems.
• Radar experience preferred
• Ability to do live field reporting on weather
and other topics.
Education:
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology or
related field
• CBM and/or AMS seal preferred
• Military training and experience will be
considered
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5mozg-3-149-254-35-42 in your application.
Hearst Television, a subsidiary of Hearst, owns and operates local television and radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households.