We are seeking a dynamic, engaging, and experienced Bilingual Meteorologist to deliver accurate, compelling, and impactful weather coverage across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.
This role requires a strong on-air presence, advanced forecasting skills, and the ability to communicate complex weather information clearly in both English and Spanish.
The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller who can connect with diverse audiences and play a key role during severe weather and breaking news coverage.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and present daily weather forecasts for television newscasts, streaming platforms, and digital channels.
- Deliver accurate, timely, and engaging weather coverage in both English and Spanish.
- Provide live coverage during severe weather events, hurricanes, winter storms, flooding, and other breaking weather situations.
- Create weather-related content for websites, mobile apps, social media, and connected TV platforms.
- Utilize weather graphics, radar systems, and forecasting technology to enhance storytelling and audience understanding.
- Collaborate with producers, assignment editors, reporters, and digital teams to develop weather-driven content and enterprise stories.
- Participate in community outreach events and public appearances.
- Contribute to special projects and long-form content related to weather, climate, safety, and environmental issues.
- Maintain familiarity with local, regional, and national weather patterns impacting the viewing area.
- Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of on-air weather forecasting experience preferred.
- Fluency in both English and Spanish, including strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to deliver weather forecasts live and under deadline pressure.
- Strong understanding of meteorological models, forecasting tools, and weather technology.
- Experience with weather graphics systems, radar platforms, and digital content creation.
- Excellent storytelling and presentation skills.
- Strong social media presence and ability to engage audiences across multiple platforms.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts during severe weather events.
- AMS Seal, CBM certification, or equivalent credentials preferred.
- Must be willing to join SAG-AFTRA.
Preferred Skills
- Experience forecasting in a major television market in both English and Spanish.
- Experience with live field reporting and breaking news coverage.
- Familiarity with streaming, OTT, FAST channels, and emerging digital platforms.
- Ability to produce bilingual content for multiple audiences and platforms.
Success Factors
- Build trust through accurate forecasting and clear communication.
- Connect authentically with both English- and Spanish-speaking audiences.
- Demonstrate strong editorial judgment and newsroom collaboration.
- Thrive in a fast-paced, multiplatform local news environment.
- Serve as a trusted voice during severe weather and emergency situations.
Additional Social Media & Streaming Responsibilities
- Develop and publish daily weather content for social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging platforms.
- Produce short-form and real-time weather updates optimized for mobile and social audiences.
- Engage with audiences through social media by responding to questions, providing weather updates, and building community trust.
- Create original weather-related content, including explainers, behind-the-scenes videos, safety tips, and severe weather preparedness segments.
- Deliver live weather reports and updates on streaming and digital platforms, particularly during significant weather events and breaking news situations.
- Collaborate with digital and streaming teams to create weather-focused content that drives audience engagement and growth.
Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite (New York, NY).
Salary Range: $170,000-$185,000
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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.