Weather Anchor

Responsibilities

• Tell the market’s weather stories in a way that connects and informs viewers.
• Develop innovative and creative ways of presenting the daily weather story, with an emphasis on accuracy and integrity of data.
• Produce weather graphics and analyze data from the National Weather Service as well as other meteorological sources.
• Work with the producers and news team to create complete coverage of weather. Also prepare and post forecasts for multiple platforms.
• Some live reporting and attendance at community and weather-related events will be required.
• Use of social media daily and especially during severe events.

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements

• One to two year experience as a television presenter.
• Degree in meteorology preferred or commitment to obtain the degree within a contractual time period
• Technologically savvy with strong computer skills (working knowledge of WSI system and WSI 3D graphics preferred.)
• Spanish- Native or Bilingual Proficiency (spoken and written)
• External applicants must submit a demo reel and resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must have the ability to work flexible and sometimes long hours due to the nature of weather events in Las Vegas.
• Ability to possibly work nights and weekends for coverage of weather events.
• Must be 18 years or greater.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Will operate video camera and recording equipment, live U or Dejero and edit on Edius Pro editing systems.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with severe weather coverage, including but not limited to hurricanes, tornados, severe thunderstorms, flooding and ice events
• Passion to be a part of a major weather event, no matter when it happens.
• Compelling on-air presence - crisp, clear, and confident delivery in Spanish
• Should thrive working under the intense deadline pressure of television weather. • Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills in Spanish and English.
• Strong leadership qualities and self-motivation.
• Understanding of the demands of an on-air HD environment