Meteorologist

Hearst•South Burlington, VT

About The Position

WPTZ/WNNE, NBC5, a Hearst-owned NBC affiliate serving Burlington, Vermont, and Plattsburgh, New York, is hiring a Weekday Morning Meteorologist. The role calls for a meteorologist who combines strong weather-science knowledge with relatable storytelling and clear, accurate forecasting. The meteorologist communicates complex information in an understandable way, uses an appropriate tone, helps keep viewers and employees safe, and remains calm in all situations. Experience producing forecasts for multiple platforms is also expected. The position reports to the News Director. The meteorologist analyzes weather data, interprets radar, prepares forecasts, and delivers weather information across television, radio, and digital platforms. The role includes providing urgent information during severe weather, reporting from the field, and contributing to breaking news and extended weather coverage. The meteorologist also gathers and summarizes information for broadcast, participates in editorial meetings, keeps newsroom personnel informed about weather conditions, and attends community appearances.

Requirements

Professional on-air or in-school 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.
Knowledge of interpreting and translating high-powered radar data.
Experience with common television weather systems.
Experience with live field reporting on weather and other topics.
Ability to work all shifts, including holidays and weekends.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Analyze weather data and prepare forecasts.
Interpret and analyze radar information.
Deliver accurate, compelling, understandable weather forecasts across all platforms.
Provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events.
Ad-lib weather information during breaking news and extended weather cut-ins, and take cues during on-air reporting.
Provide content, including graphics, 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 daily editorial meetings.
Keep news personnel up to date on current weather conditions.
Attend community appearances.