KSBW 8 NBC • Central Coast ABC • Estrella TV · 1 day ago
Meteorologist
Salinas, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yrKSBW 8 News, the Hearst-owned NBC/ABC affiliate in Salinas, CA, is seeking a highly skilled Meteorologist to join their weather team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate weather forecasts, providing urgent weather information during severe events, and engaging with the community through various platforms.
Broadcast Media
Responsibilities
Give viewers 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
Always convey a positive brand image for the station in the community and on all platforms
Write web and social stories about the weather
Interact with viewers and users on social media sites
Flexibility to work any shift
Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high-powered radar data
Qualification
Required
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
Please include a demo reel or link to demo. Applicants without a demo will not be considered
Preferred
NWA and CBM seals are a plus
Related military experience will be considered
Bilingual a Plus
Benefits
Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet you and your family's needs
Company
KSBW 8 NBC • Central Coast ABC • Estrella TV
KSBW is the California Central Coast’s broadcast/digital media leader, providing news, weather, sports, community service and entertainment on multiple platforms including KSBW 8 NBC, Central Coast ABC, Estrella TV Costa Central, KSBW.com, and the KSBW mobile app.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase