Meteorologist

Category:
Media - Journalism - Newspaper

Position/Title:
Meteorologist

Details:

Local News Meteorologist

16WAPT, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS has an opening for a Meteorologist. We are looking for a meteorologist who knows the science and can tell a relatable weather story. You will be an accurate forecaster, keep our viewers and employees safe, convey appropriate tone, summarize complicated information, and stay calm in all situations. You will report to News Director.

Responsibilities

Get our viewers ready with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecastsWill provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather eventsCan simultaneously provide content on TV, for our radio partners, and on our digital platformsWill use all the technology available to us, to tell an intriguing weather storyWill be deployed in the field during weather eventsGather information and summarize facts and content for broadcast

Requirements

Professional or schooling on-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverageIn-depth knowledge of weather science and forecastingDynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentationKnowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high-powered radar dataExperience with common television weather systemsExperience with live field reporting on weather and other topicsNWA and CBM seals are a plusRelated military experience will be consideredIn-person attendance is required

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

Vacancy Type:
Full Time

Date Posted:
10/10/2025

Closing Date:
11/9/2025

City:
Jackson - 39209

State:
Mississippi

Contact:
Please visit careers.htv.hearst.com to apply. EOE

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