Meteorologist - Dallas

Job Description

Responsibilities
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: NBC Universal's Owned Television station in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, KXTX TV, is looking for a Meteorologist.
• Tell the market's weather stories in a way that connects with and captivates viewers on all T39 platforms.
• Produce content for multiple platforms.
• Develop innovative and creative ways of presenting weather stories, with an emphasis on accuracy and integrity of data.
• Produce weather graphics, including augmented reality, and analyze data from the National Weather Service as well as other meteorological sources.
• Work with the weather team and producers to create complete coverage of weather stories. Also, prepare and post forecasts for multiple platforms.

Some live reporting and attendance at community and weather-related events will be required

Qualifications/Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a television meteorologist.
• Experience with severe weather coverage is a must.
• Degree in meteorology. Certificates, seals, and correspondence courses are not acceptable substitutes for more formalized training.
• Special consideration for those proficient in Photoshop and other 3D software.
• AMS Seal and/or NWA Seal is a plus.
• Spanish-fluent (spoken and written)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• External applicants must submit a resume through nbcunicareers.com to be considered (Note- job #).
• Must have the ability to work flexible hours, including the possibility of nights and weekends.
• Must be 18 years or greater.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to work in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas just south of DFW Airport
• Must accept Solutions as NBCUniversal's Alternative Dispute Resolution program

Desired Characteristics

DESIRED
• Compelling on-air presence - crisp, clear, and confident delivery.
• Should thrive working under the intense deadline pressure of television weather.
• To be able to work long wall-to-wall weather coverages.
• Technologically savvy with strong computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills.
• Strong leadership qualities and self-motivation.
• Understanding of the demands of an on-air HD environment

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp0pe9-18-191-202-72-42 in your application.