Meteorologist - Spectrum News NY1 Job at Spectrum News in New York

Job Overview

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Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper‑local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high‑quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

Base Pay Range

$112,500.00/yr - $173,000.00/yr

What Our Meteorologists Enjoy Most

• Combining data and science with the power of storytelling
• Providing our audiences with high‑quality, informative, easy‑to‑understand weather forecasts
• Creatively telling weather stories across platforms including TV, connected television, and digital

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Forecasting and presenting weathercasts – 2+ years, working knowledge of TV weather graphics systems
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of synoptic meteorology, tropical and radar
• Skills: Ability to anticipate situations, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities
• Abilities: Demonstrate enthusiasm in dealing with breaking news
• Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover stories in your neighborhood and interact with the community
• Schedule: Ability to work different shifts or longer shifts due to "breaking news" and severe weather emergencies. Willing and able to work weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• National Weather Association (NWA) and/or the AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) seal
• Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software, and basic non‑linear editing systems
• May be required to lift up to five pounds

Working Conditions

• Works inside a climate‑controlled environment throughout the year, however will be assigned to field duties as necessary
• Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi‑noisy environment
• Communicates in person, by phone, and by email
• Materials and equipment used: various studio, weather forecasting, and newsgathering television equipment, computers, and computer‑related equipment

Equal Opportunity Employment

Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive‑based compensation such as bonuses.