Weekend Meteorologist

Hearst Communications•Cincinnati, OH

60d•Onsite

About The Position

WLWT News 5, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in Cincinnati, has an opening for a high energy, highly skilled Weekend Meteorologist to join our Most Accurate Weather Team. We are looking for a meteorologist who knows science but can tell a relatable weather story. The successful candidate must have a passion for severe weather and the ability to sustain superior continuous coverage for long periods of time on all platforms. We want a team player who can help with every aspect of meteorology, from forecasting, to preparing graphics, to reporting in the field. The ideal candidate embraces new technology and is willing to explore new ways to present the 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. This candidate should also value community involvement including, but not limited to, speaking at schools and other community functions. You will report to the News Director.

Requirements

Professional or schooling on-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverage
In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting
Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation
Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high-powered radar data
Proficient in using The Weather Company and Baron graphics and technology
Experience with common television weather systems
Strong organizational skills
Excellent forecasting and on-air skills
Ability to tell a compelling weather story
Ability to do live field reporting on weather and other related topics

Nice To Haves

Experience with extended coverage of Tropical Storms/Hurricanes preferred
NWA and CBM seals are a plus
Related military experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Give viewers and users the weather with accurate, compelling, and understandable forecasts
Provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events
Be able to simultaneously provide content on TV, for our radio partners, and on our digital and social platforms
Utilize all the technology and tools available to us, to tell an intriguing weather story
Will be deployed regularly in the field during weather events
Summarize facts and clearly communicate content for broadcast and digital that connect with viewers and users
Participate in promotional activities including public appearances
Always convey a positive brand image for the station in the community and on all platforms
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
Write web and social stories about the weather
Interact with viewers and users on social media sites
Flexibility to work any shift when necessary
In-person attendance is required