Meteorologist / Weather Anchor

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Meteorologist/Weather Anchor is responsible for anchoring, reporting and covering weather related news. This position will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities:

WTMO in Orlando, FL is looking for an experienced, skilled meteorologist to anchor and produce weather segments across all content platforms, including on-air and the station's website.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
• Tell the market's weather stories in a way that connects and informs viewers.
• Develop innovative and creative ways of presenting the daily weather story, with an emphasis on accuracy and integrity of data.
• Produce weather graphics and analyze data from the National Weather Service as well as other meteorological sources.
• Work with the producers and news team to create complete coverage of weather. Also prepare and post forecasts for multiple platforms.
• Some live reporting and attendance at community and weather-related events will be required.
• Use of social media daily and especially during severe events.

Qualifications/Requirements
• A minimum of two years' experience as a TV Meteorologist
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science
• A minimum of two years' experience using and maintaining software from Barons, WSI, Weather Central or equivalent software.
• Proven experience using forecasting tools including Doppler Radar and Satellite Maps
• Proven ability to ad-lib effortlessly while under pressure during weather breaking news and during newscasts
• Able to work a Flexible Schedule and Shifts including mornings and weekends or as needed for severe weather coverage
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills in Spanish
• Must be willing to work at the station in Orlando, FL
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Desired Characteristics
• Experience with severe weather coverage, including but not limited to hurricanes, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, flooding and ice events
• Passion to be a part of a major weather event, no matter when it happens.
• BS degree in meteorology preferred
• Compelling on-air presence - crisp, clear, and confident delivery in Spanish
• Should thrive working under the intense deadline pressure of television weather.
• Technologically savvy with strong computer skills (working knowledge of WSI system preferred.)
• Strong leadership qualities and self-motivation.
• Understanding of the demands of an on-air HD environment

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvemw7-3-141-8-247-42 in your application.