Weather Associate

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. 

 Essential Functions/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.

Qualifications

• 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

Eligibility Requirements

• 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)

Desired Characteristics

• 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

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

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. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $55,000 - $65,000

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