WDSU-TV · 1 week ago
Meteorologist
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelWDSU-TV, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, LA, is seeking an experienced Meteorologist. The role involves providing accurate weather forecasts, conveying information during severe weather events, and engaging with viewers across various platforms.
Media and EntertainmentNewsSocial News
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
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
In-person attendance is required
Preferred
NWA and CBM seals are a plus
Experience covering tropical weather is a plus
Related military experience will be considered
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
Company
WDSU-TV
WDSU is a television station in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, affiliated with NBC and owned by Hearst Television.
Founded in 1948
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
New Orleans CityBusiness
2025-03-20
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