Meteorologist

Job Description

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description
The Meteorologist is responsible for anchoring, reporting and covering weather related news. This position will report to the Chief Meteorologist.

Responsibilities:
WTMO in Orlando, FL is looking for an experienced, skilled 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 presentation in the WTMO 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 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
• A minimum of two years' experience as a TV Meteorologist
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science
• A minimum of two years' experience using and maintaining software from Barons, WSI, Weather Central or equivalent software.
• Proven experience using forecasting tools including Doppler Radar and Satellite Maps.
• Must be fluent in Spanish (speak, read & write).
• Proven 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.
• Must be willing to work at the station in Orlando, FL.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
Eligibility Requirements
• Must be willing to work in the Orlando area.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• 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
• AMS Certified.
• 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6mv98-3-141-36-168-42 in your application.