Weather Anchor/Reporter - NBC4 Washington

Company Description

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Job Description

Responsibilities:  The Weather Anchor/Reporter is responsible for researching, gathering and presenting weather information and general news stories for presentation on newscasts.

• Produce weather material in a fair, accurate and balanced manner
• Present weather information for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful
• Tell the day’s weather stories in a way that connects with and captivates viewers
• Develop and pitch story ideas
• Significant daily contribution to digital weather, including writing a forecast discussion and managing social media updates, forecasts and severe weather alerts
• Deliver Storm Team 4 taped and live weather segments for audio/video partners
• Cover, write, produce and report live from the field on stories related to weather, the environment and climate change
• Help define weather impact everyday beyond just the forecast
• Issue weather warnings and alerts
• Record and deliver promotional announcements when assigned and make promotion appearances as required
• Participate in community events including school talks

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience producing/reporting weather
• Minimum 3 years of experience on-air
• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science or related discipline
• Must have working knowledge of computer graphics system such as MAX, MAX Reality and experience using forecasting tools including Doppler Radar and Satellite maps
• Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have ability to work any of a 24x7 shift
• Must have ability to work flexible hours when needed
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV on www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong live reporting skills
• Able to handle working under the pressure of intense deadlines
• Must be able to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations, particularly breaking news
• Membership in the American Meteorological Society
• Spanish language skills a plus
• Up to date on and interested in current news events
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure
• Knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations
• Upbeat personality and quick wit
• Familiarity with local leaders a plus
• Team player who is flexible
• High degree of integrity and professionalism
• Strong storytelling skills
• Motivated and has ability to work on own unsupervised
• Displays a positive work ethic
• Strong organizational skills

Additional Requirements:

• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols in select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

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Additional Information

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