Weekend Meteorologist/Multimedia Journalist in Rochester

This role will apply meteorological expertise, journalistic judgment, and multimedia storytelling skills to deliver accurate, engaging weather and news content across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

Job Responsibilities

• Forecast, produce, and present clear, engaging on-air and digital weathercasts; issue weather warnings and alerts.
• Collaborate with producers and meteorologists to determine relevant weather and news coverage; report live from the studio, newsroom, and field.
• Research, develop, write, and present accurate, compelling news and weather stories; simplify complex information for viewers and ensure appropriate visuals.
• Maintain and frequently update website and social/digital platforms, particularly during changing weather conditions.
• Shoot, edit, and package general news stories; travel locally to gather news content as needed.
• Meet deadlines, contribute daily story ideas, and participate in editorial and strategic planning meetings.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, community members, and the public; represent the station professionally at all times.
• Make promotional and community appearances.
• Produce newscasts as assigned.
• Work assigned schedule. Schedule includes weekends, holidays, nights, and extended hours as required.
• Contribute to the overall team effort to provide the market with the best possible local television journalism.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Maintain professional on-air appearance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or a related field gained through education or equivalent professional experience.
• AMS Seal or CBM preferred.
• Demonstrated live reporting experience.
• Proficiency with weather graphics, radar, and video production tools.
• Strong writing, communication, and editorial judgment skills.
• Ability to work effectively under deadline and in high-pressure, breaking news situations.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
• Skills as a photographer and editor are required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving history as determined by the Company. Driving record will be checked.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, hear and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction.
• Ability to think critically and quickly and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others.
• Ability to see and read TelePrompter, to view videotape, and to listen to live and recorded audio.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate computer keys and camera equipment as well as general office equipment (telephone, copier, etc.).
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to move quickly at times from newsroom to edit booths to studio.
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Average pushing and pulling, bending and stooping.
• Travels locally daily, may travel regionally from time to time.
• Works outside in the heat and cold at times.

The Company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.

Please submit a demo reel link of your on-air experience along with your resume and cover letter.

Additional Information

This position is subject to pre-employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or does not meet the major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Compensation and Benefits

When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations. The hourly rate of pay for this position is $18-$20 per hour.

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Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Diversity Statement

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.

Apply online at Postings available from ABC 6 News Rochester.