Meteorologist

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Job Description:

Morning Meteorologist

WPBF 25 News, the Hearst-owned ABC affiliate in West Palm Beach, FL, has an opening for a high-energy, highly skilled weekend morning meteorologist to join our First Warning Weather Team. We are looking for a meteorologist who knows the science but can tell an engaging, relatable weather story that connects with viewers on-air and online.  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, and actively engaging audiences on digital and social media. 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 an appropriate tone, summarize complicated information, and stay cool under pressure. This candidate should also believe in all aspects of community involvement, including, but not limited to, speaking at schools and other community functions.  You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

• Give viewers and users the First Warning Weather with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather 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 in the field during weather events
• Create and post engaging weather content daily to digital platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok & YouTube
• Maintain an active and professional presence on social media, regularly interacting with viewers, responding to weather questions, and sharing timely updates
• 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
• Flexibility to work any shift
• In-person attendance is required

Requirements

• Professional or schooling on-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverage
• In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting
• Experience with extended coverage of Tropical Storms/Hurricanes preferred
• Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation
• Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high-powered radar data
• Proficient in using WSI and Baron graphics and technology  
• Experience with common television weather systems
• Experience with live field reporting on weather and other topics
• 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  
• NWA and CBM seals are a plus
• Related military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

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