Freelance Meteorologist

WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville, KY, has an opening for a freelance meteorologist for our weekend evening newscasts. We are looking for a severe weather expert, with excellent forecasting skills. Someone who knows the science, and can tell a relatable weather story. The right candidate is a hard-working dedicated teammate, and an accurate forecaster. You will report to the News Director.

 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Prepare viewers with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts
• Utilize all the technology and tools available, to tell an intriguing, personable weather story
• Provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events
• Able to contribute content simultaneously on TV, our digital platforms and for our radio partners
• In person attendance required

Requirements:

• Previous on-air experience in broadcast television news required
• In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting
• Proven on-air experience in handling breaking news and severe weather coverage
• Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation
• Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high powered radar data
• Proficient in using weather system graphics and technology, experience with Baron a plus
• Excellent forecasting and on-air skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to use common television weather systems
• Radar experience 

Education:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology or related field  
• CBM and/or AMS seal preferred
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.