Pep Meteorologist - Nbc / Telemundo San Diego

Company Description

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Job Description

The NBC7 and Telemundo 20 duopoly is looking for a PEP meteorologist to create and deliver forecasts for our English and Spanish weekend newscasts with the potential for some occasional shifts during the week. This is an opportunity to join a great team and connect with our community. 

• Monitor the weather wire to ascertain news weather developments.
• Gather and research weather information from various sources.
• Prepare weather forecasts in English and Spanish based on material assembled from various sources.
• Record and deliver promotional announcements when assigned
• Active community participation.
• Create weather graphics and operates weather equipment.
• Provide information on all platforms: broadcast and digital.
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
• Hourly range: $35-$45/hour

Qualifications

• Two years minimum experience in television meteorological reporting.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English
• Ability to make a smooth, professional, on-air presentation.
• Ability to operate computer graphics and other weather equipment.
• Experience in television journalism, weather forecasting and weather research.
• Ability to interpret raw weather data.
• Demonstrated ability to provide accurate forecasts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or Science preferred.
• Completion of Certified Broadcast Meteorology (CBM) program through the American Meteorology Society (AMS) is required.

Eligibility Requirements:

• External applicants must submit a resume/CV and demo reel through the www.nbcunicareers.com site job to be considered
• Must be willing to work at the station in San Diego location
• Must submit to a background investigation
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must have a valid drivers license
• Must have ability to work any of a 24x7 shift
• Must have ability to work flexible hours when needed

Desired:

• Experience in west coast weather patterns
• College degree, with special concentration in meteorology, preferred
• Strong social media presence
• Strong technical skills as related to weather systems
• Team player who is flexible, able to work well and communicate with others
• Motivated and has ability to work on own unsupervised
• Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines
• High degree of integrity and professionalism
• Strong organizational skills
• AMS Seal

Additional Information

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