Job Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

NBC4 Los Angeles is looking for a Freelance meteorologist to create and deliver forecasts for Today in LA weekend newscast with the potential for some occasional shifts during the week. This is an opportunity to join a great team and connect with our community. 

• Gather and research weather information from various sources to present a consistently accurate forecast to NBC4 viewers.
• Ability to make a smooth, professional, on-air presentation that is as engaging as it is accurate in its forecast.
• Create weather graphics and operate weather technology with ease.
• Provide forecast information across all platforms, including broadcast, streaming, digital, and social media .
•   Record and deliver promotional announcements when assigned.

Qualifications

• Five years minimum experience as a broadcast meteorologist.
• Ability to operate computer graphics and other forecasting software.
• Ability to interpret raw weather data.
• Demonstrated ability to provide accurate forecasts.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, Meteorology or related field preferred.
• AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, AMS Certified Digital Meteorologist, and/or NWA Seal of Approval required

Eligibility Requirements:

• External applicants must submit a resume/CV and demo reel through the site job to be considered
• Successful candidate will be required to join the SAG AFTRA union if not already a member and remain a member in good standing of that union 
• Must be willing to work at the station in Universal City, CA, and other locations as assigned
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have ability to work any shifts during the week, including overnights and weekends

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience in west coast weather patterns
• College degree, with special concentration in meteorology
• Strong social media presence
• Strong technical skills, including Max Weather and live weather radar
• Strong graphical skills, including augmented reality
• Team player who is flexible, able to work well and communicate with others
• Motivated and has ability to work on own unsupervised
• Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines
• High degree of integrity and professionalism
• Strong organizational skills

Required onsite . This position is required to be performed full time onsite from an NBCUniversal designated work site.

Salary Range:  Daily Rate starting at $450 plus applicable union premiums

Additional Information

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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.

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