Meteorologist

Do you want to join a premier multimedia company? When you start a career with Hearst Television, not only will you work amongst passionate professionals who take pride in what they do, but you will be a part of a progressive culture where your talents will be valued. WISN-TV has an opening for a high energy, highly skilled meteorologist. We are looking for a meteorologist who knows the science but can tell a relatable 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.

Job Responsibilities:

Get our viewers ready with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts Will provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events Will be able to simultaneously provide content on TV, for our radio partners, and on our digital platforms Will utilize all the technology and tools available to us, to tell an intriguing weather story Will be deployed in the field during weather events Gather information Summarize fact and clearly communicate content for broadcast

Requirements:

Previous on-air experience required. In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting Proven on-air experience in handling breaking news and severe weather coverage Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high powered radar data Proficient in using WSI graphics and technology Excellent forecasting and on-air skills Strong organizational skills Ability to tell a compelling weather story Ability to use common television weather systems. Radar experience preferred Ability to do live field reporting on weather and other topics. Related military training and experience will be considered Values in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to 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 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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