StormTracker Meteorologist

We are seeking a skilled Meteorologist to join our StormTracker team in Connecticut. As a Meteorologist at NBCUniversal, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and engaging weather forecasts and content on all platforms.

• Develop and deliver accurate weather forecasts and content on all platforms.
• Deliver urgent and accurate breaking weather news.
• Work directly with our weather team to troubleshoot issues and meet the needs of our audience.
• Communicate with news team members daily to keep them informed of upcoming weather conditions.
• Use augmented reality to tell the market's weather stories in a way that connects with and captivates viewers.
• Turn packages weekly on environmental and meteorological topics that impact our audience.
• Report live in the field during storms and own the big weather story.
• Own climate change reporting in the market, focusing on its impacts to Connecticut.
• Pitch story ideas daily when scheduled to report.
• Produce weather graphics and analyze data from the National Weather Service and other meteorological sources.
• Produce weather forecasts, segments, and stories.
• Work with the producers and news team to create complete coverage of weather.
• Prepare and post forecasts for multiple platforms, including streaming sites.
• Attend community and weather-related events as required.
• Visit schools and other STEM-related classes weekly.

• Minimum of three years' experience as a television weather meteorologist/anchor.
• Bachelor's Degree in meteorology or equivalent experience.
• Meteorological certification.

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications or equivalent experience.
• Able to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations, particularly breaking news.
• Able to handle working under the pressure of intense deadlines.
• Possess the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to enterprise, research, and plan stories.
• Demonstrated experience generating and producing stories.
• Prior experience delivering taped and live reports.
• Can act decisively under stress and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours (including weekends) and to return to work in emergencies depending upon news coverage.
• Technologically savvy with strong computer skills (working knowledge of WSI/Weather Company system preferred).