Weather Associate
About The Position
The News Associate Program is a 24-month high intensity program designed to develop entry-level media professionals. Participants in the program will work in a fast-paced newsroom within one of NBCUniversal’s Local Stations. The program will include a significant investment in training and coaching from some of the industry’s best. The right candidate will learn the skills necessary to develop into a successful reporter, producer or journalist, while experiencing the ultimate thrill of a newsroom. We are looking for a Meteorologist to anchor and produce weather segments across all content platforms, including on-air and the station’s website.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Related Science, Communication Studies or equivalent experience
- Ability to ad-lib effortlessly while under pressure during weather breaking news and during newscasts
- Able to work a Flexible Schedule and Shifts including mornings and weekends or as needed for severe weather coverage
- Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be fluent in Spanish (speak, read & write)
- Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume (if applicable)
Nice To Haves
- Passionate about weather and committed to the team effort
- Excellent people skills to work well within a team
- Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, content driven, technology intensive environment
Responsibilities
- Gather and prepare weather information for on-air presentations in the local & regional newscasts and special reports outside of regularly scheduled newscasts.
- Provide creative ideas to showcase the weather segment in an informative and compelling manner.
- Employ strategy and engagement in social media and streaming including sending severe weather alerts/warnings.
- Provide input to newscast producers relating to the weather segments.
- Will need to be available to report for all severe weather situations.
Benefits
- This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
