Local News Chief Meteorologist

Job Description

KCRA 3, the NBC affiliate in Sacramento and a Hearst Television station, has an opening for a Chief Meteorologist. We are looking for someone who knows the science of forecasting and can tell a relatable weather story to keep viewers safe and informed in Northern California. You will be an accurate forecaster, convey appropriate tone for the situation, summarize complicated information, and be able to use the latest technology. You will also lead a team of meteorologists and will demonstrate and communicate our coverage plan to producers, anchors, reporters, video journalists, and our digital team. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

Get viewers ready with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecastsProvide immediate weather information before and during severe weather eventProvide content on our TV, digital, OTT and social platformsUse all the latest technology available to us, to tell an intriguing weather storyDeploy in the field during weather eventsSummarize facts and content for broadcastsExecute active live shots and tell compelling storiesCommunicate weather presentation vision with our team of anchors, reporters, video journalists, and production staffProduce and publish content to online platformsWill coach meteorologists and guide them to success through feedback opportunitiesWill appear at public events and community educational outreach opportunities

Requirements

10 to 20 years of experience as a meteorologist or chief meteorologistIn-depth knowledge of weather science and forecastingDynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentationKnowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high-powered radar dataProficient in using the latest graphics and technologyNWA and CBM seals are a plusBilingual experience is a plusRelated military experience will be considered

Salary

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $170,000 and $220,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

Medical | Dental | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.