Pay Type Hourly State: DC City: Washington Area of Interest: Operations / Programming / Production Full-Time or Part-Time: Part-time Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-exempt Employment Status: Regular About Us Hubbard DC, which includes WTOP, Federal News Network and 2060 Digital, is committed to reporting relevant news for our region. Through continuously evolving brands, we connect consumers with advertisers across a growing number of distribution platforms including radio, podcasts, social media, and websites. We do this with a commitment to our community...while growing our people and profits.
OUR VISION
To be an industry leader and set the standard for equality and inclusivity for all races, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations and religions by creating and fostering principles that integrate our core values.
OUR MISSION
To be proactive in providing a welcoming, professional environment; free of harassment, discrimination and marginalization with on-going habits that incorporate our unique experiences into the overall success and continuous evolution of this organization. Job Overview The position of freelance meteorologist is responsible for the timely and topical content of station weather casts on-air and on our digital platforms. This position issues warnings and alerts, produces graphics and maps, and reports live during weather events. This position requires availability nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Job Responsibilities
• Forecast, produce and present clear and concise weather casts which tell a story and connect with listeners.
• Schedule will require performance of duties to support a 24/7/365 newsroom, including but not limited to nights, weekends, holidays, and/or early mornings.
• Effectively utilize social media, during severe weather and everyday situations, as well as writing timely and topical weather stories.
• Work with producers and fellow meteorologists to determine relevant weather content in breaking news and everyday situations, doing scheduled live and recorded reports.
• This position will require work with remote audio equipment, wi-fi connections and computer software to study reports.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience.
• 2-3 years professional on-air broadcasting experience (radio or television preferred)
• Experience writing, producing and performing radio news reports.
• Proven on-air experience in handling breaking news and severe weather coverage
• An AMS seal or the CBM from the American Meteorological Society is preferred.
• Experience with computer graphics and radar.
• Excellent weather and news judgment.
• Ability to tell a compelling weather story
• Ability to think critically, quick and effective decision making and live ad-libbing.
• Ability to work well under pressure while meeting daily assigned deadlines.
• Must be flexible to work any assigned shift including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• This position will require work with remote audio equipment, wi-fi connections and computer access to write and/or produce reports.
• Must have a valid driver's license and safe driving history as determined by the Company. Driving record will be checked.
• Demo reel or online portfolio required.
Compensation and Benefits The hourly rate of pay for this position is $27.00 to $35.00 per hour. EEO 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.