What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weather Anchor/Reporter, Telemundo Area de la Bahia 48 position at NBCUniversal Media, LLC?
Company Description
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Job Description
If you love weather forecasting, climate and science reporting and you have the desire to work in a high-performing newsroom, then Telemundo 48 (KSTS) / NBC Bay Area is looking for you. The successful candidate will produce and create graphics that are clear and easy to follow; tell the viewers a weather story in newscasts and digital, and ensure viewers get the information they need for the day. These weather forecasts should be designed for a multiplatform presentation. We are looking for someone who knows their stuff - and can present weather information on broadcast and on digital in a manner that is clear, accurate, engaging, and meaningful to Bay Area and Northern California viewers in Spanish.
Essential Responsibilities :
- Prepare weather forecasts and traffic reports based on material assembled from various sources, using all the technology available.
- Present weather and traffic information for all platforms in a timely manner with emphasis on weather events, alerts, advisories, and warnings relevant to the Bay Area market.
- Continually demonstrate a passion for communicating accurate weather and traffic information through graphics, verbally, and in writing.
- Research and check out weather stories either in person or by phone.
- Monitor WSI and the National Weather Service to ascertain any weather developments.
- Assist in coordinating weather and traffic programming on multiple platforms.
- Maintain a deep level of familiarity with the Bay Area and Northern California TV market and the people who live here.
- Potentially report on stories related to weather, the environment, earthquakes, and climate change.
- Write scripts, lead-ins, cues, bridges, copy, and other material for use on the air.
- Record and deliver promotional announcements when assigned and make promotional appearances as required
- MMJ duties may apply during work week
- Research, shoot, write, and edit stories related to weather, the environment, earthquakes, and science.
- Strong live reporting skills in the field.
- Respond to breaking weather news as required.
- Strong verbal skills with the ability to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations, particularly breaking news.
- Be extremely active and engaging on social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok etc.)
- Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels
- Works well in a team environment
- Strong knowledge of Doppler radar
Qualifications
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Eligibility Requirements
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Additional Requirements :
Required On-Site : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary range : $70,000 - $105,000
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and / or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilityS[redacted].
Salary : $70,000 - $105,000