Meteorologist

Hearst•Greenville, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

WYYF4, the NBC affiliate in Greenville, South Carolina, is hiring an experienced Meteorologist who can apply weather science and tell relatable weather stories. The role requires accurate forecasting, clear explanations of complex information, an appropriate tone, and composure in all situations. The Meteorologist helps keep viewers and employees safe, provides weather content for television, radio partners, and digital platforms, and is deployed in the field during weather events. In-person attendance is required. The position reports to the News Director.

Requirements

Professional or educational on-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverage.
In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting.
Dynamic on-air presence and a conversational weather presentation.
Ability to interpret and translate high-powered radar data.
Experience with common television weather systems.
Experience with live field reporting on weather and other topics.

Nice To Haves

NWA seal.
CBM seal.
Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts for viewers.
Provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events.
Deliver content for television, radio partners, and digital platforms simultaneously.
Use available technology to tell engaging weather stories.
Report from the field during weather events.
Gather information and summarize facts and content for broadcast.
Attend work in person.