Meteorologist Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: WDSU, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, LA, is seeking an experienced Meteorologist to accurately forecast the weather, provide urgent information during severe weather events, and deliver content across various platforms. Requirements include on-air experience, knowledge of weather science, and the ability to interpret radar data. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and more.
Job Description
Meteorologist
New Orleans, LA, United States
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Local News Meteorologist WDSU, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, LA, has an opening for an experienced Meteorologist. We are looking for a meteorologist who knows the science and can tell a relatable weather story. You will be an accurate forecaster, keep our viewers and employees safe, convey appropriate tone, summarize complicated information, and stay calm in all situations. You will report to the News Director. Responsibilities Get our viewers ready with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts
Will provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events
Can simultaneously provide content on TV, for our radio partners, and on our digital platforms
Will use all the technology available to us, to tell an intriguing weather story
Will be deployed in the field during weather events
Gather information and summarize facts and content for broadcast
Post weather content to digital platforms daily 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
Experience with common television weather systems
Experience with live field reporting on weather and other topics
NWA and CBM seals are a plus
Experience covering tropical weather is a plus
Related military experience will be considered
In-person attendance is required 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
ABOUT US
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry’s premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
JOB INFO
Job Identification
2022418
Job Category
Content and News
Posting Date
06/20/2024, 03:27 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations 846 Howard Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70113, US
