Meteorologist

Job Description

TelevisaUnivision at Univision Chicago is looking for a Meteorologist to join our morning news team! Meteorologists will be responsible for live weather reporting for 5am, 6am and midday newscast. The ideal candidate must be a certified broadcast meteorologist and have an ?always-on? weather mindset. He or she should be an excellent communicator, possess commanding and professional on-camera presence with top-notch judgment. Strong knowledge required of severe weather including tornadoes and winter storms. ABOUT YOU: Our meteorologists are aggressive when covering active weather, keeping our audience informed across multiple platforms. Our meteorologists are master in severe weather coverage as well as winter weather. Our meteorologists work in a collaborative and supportive role with our news producers, assignment desk, reporters, and our weather team. They are key to ensuring we produce our weather content creatively, on air, online. YOUR DAY-DAY: Produce and effectively present… daily forecast Develop strategies for multiple dayparts, identifying opportunities to produce content for specific newscasts Clearly communicating weather forecast and risk for potential active weather across platforms Conceive creative graphics and execute them on air and online Work in supportive role with other meteorologists to help produce content Coordinates with news department to produce news coverage of active weather events Produce and share content specifically designed for digital platforms Work in supportive role with other meteorologists to help produce content YOU HAVE: College degree in meteorological sciences or equivalent technical training in a meteorology-related institutional setting 2+ years of experience as a meteorologist, on-air in medium to large size markets Well-versed in the latest weather technology, including WSI Max Thrive under pressure, meeting tight deadlines Flexibility to work any shift including overnight, weekends and holidays CBM/NWA seal is desired High regard for details Ability to prioritize, self-start and meet deadlines Knowledge of synoptic meteorology, tropical and radar forecasting tools Technology savvy with excellent computer skills Must be willing to work from office in Chicago, IL. *This position will require the employee to be a member or join SAG-AFTRA. OUR BENEFITS: TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options. #LI-ONSITE (for 100% onsite requirement) Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. About TelevisaUnivision As the leading Spanish-language media and content company in the world, TelevisaUnivision features the largest library of owned content and industry-leading production capabilities that power its streaming, digital and linear television offerings, as well as its radio platforms. The Company?s media portfolio includes the top-rated broadcast networks Univision and UniMás in the U.S. and Las Estrellas and Canal 5 in Mexico. TelevisaUnivision is home to 36 Spanish-language cable networks, including Galavisión and TUDN, the No. 1 Spanish-language sports network in the U.S. and Mexico. With the most compelling portfolio of Spanish-language sports rights in the world, TelevisaUnivision has solidified its position as the Home of Soccer. TelevisaUnivision also owns and manages 59 television stations across the U.S. and four broadcast channels in Mexico affiliated with 222 television stations, Videocine studio, and Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, which encompasses 57 owned or operated U.S. radio stations, a live event series and a robust digital audio footprint. TelevisaUnivision is home to the global streaming services ViX and Blim TV, which altogether host over 50,000 hours of high-quality, original Spanish-language programming from distinguished producers and top talent. The company?s prominent digital assets include Univision.com, Univision NOW, and several top-rated digital apps. For more information, visit televisaunivision.com. Sobre TelevisaUnivision Como la compañía líder de contenidos y medios en español en el mundo, TelevisaUnivision cuenta con la biblioteca de contenido propio más grande y capacidad de producción líder en la industria, mismas que impulsan sus ofertas de transmisión digital y lineal, así como sus plataformas de radio. La cartera de medios de la Compañía incluye las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision y UniMás en Estados Unidos, y Las Estrellas y Canal 5 en México. TelevisaUnivision es el hogar de 36 canales de televisión de paga en español, incluidos Galavisión y TUDN, el canal de deportes en español número 1 en Estados Unidos y en México. Con la cartera de derechos deportivos en español más atractiva del mundo, TelevisaUnivision ha consolidado su posición como la Casa del Fútbol. TelevisaUnivision también posee y administra 59 estaciones de televisión en Estados Unidos y cuatro canales de transmisión en México con 222 estaciones de televisión asociadas, los estudios de Videocine y Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, que abarca 57 estaciones de radio propias u operadas en Estados Unidos, una serie de eventos en vivo y una sólida huella de audio digital. TelevisaUnivision es el hogar de los servicios de transmisión digital premium ViX y Blim TV, que en conjunto presentan más de 50,000 horas de programación original en español de alta calidad de productores distinguidos y talento destacado. Los activos digitales más relevantes de la empresa incluyen Univision.com, Univision NOW y varias aplicaciones digitales de primera categoría. Para obtener más información, visite televisaunivision.com