Meteorologist

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:

TelevisaUnivision at N+ Univision Chicago is looking for a Meteorologist to join our morning news team! The Meteorologist will be responsible for live weather reporting for 5am, 6am and midday newscast. The ideal candidate must be a certified broadcast meteorologist and have an “always-on” weather mindset. He or she should be an excellent communicator, possess commanding and professional on-camera presence with top-notch judgment. Strong knowledge required of severe weather including tornadoes and winter storms.

ABOUT YOU:

Our meteorologists take a proactive approach to active weather coverage, keeping audiences informed across multiple platforms with timely, accurate updates. They work in a collaborative and supportive role with our news producers, assignment desk, reporters, and our management team. Our meteorologists are essential to create engaging weather content on air and online while preparing audiences for changing conditions and potential threats.

• YOUR DAY-DAY: (aka Responsibilities)
• Produce and effectively present lifestyle weather and daily forecast
• Develop strategies for multiple dayparts, identifying opportunities to produce content for specific newscasts
• Clearly communicating weather forecast and risk for potential active weather across platforms
• Conceive creative graphics and execute them on air and online
• Work in supportive role with other meteorologists to help produce content
• Coordinates with news department to produce news coverage of active weather events
• Produce and share content specifically designed for digital platforms

YOU HAVE: (aka Qualifications)

• ·       College degree in meteorology, atmospheric science or equivalent technical training in a meteorology-related institutional setting
• ·       5+ years of experience as a meteorologist, on-air in medium to large size markets
• ·       Well-versed in the latest weather technology, including The Weather Company (WSI Max)
• ·       Experience on-air covering severe weather (tornadoes, winter storms)
• Ability to deliver extended, minute-by-minute live coverage of severe weather events with accuracy, clarity, and confidence.
• Thrive under pressure, meeting tight deadlines
• ·       Flexibility to work any shift including overnight, weekends and holidays
• Technology savvy with excellent computer skills
• Must be willing to work from office in Chicago, IL
• *This position will require the employee to be a member or join SAG-AFTRA.
• OUR BENEFITS: TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.
• Base Salary: $82,000 - $93,000

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