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Hearst

Chief Meteorologist

Jackson, MS · On-site

Local News Chief Meteorologist 16WAPT, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS has an opening for a Chief ... Execute active live shots and tell compelling stories * Communicate weather presentation vision ...

Hearst Newspapers

Chief Meteorologist

Jackson, MS

Local News Chief Meteorologist 16WAPT, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS has an opening for a Chief ... Execute active live shots and tell compelling stories * Communicate weather presentation vision ...

Hearst

Chief Meteorologist

Jackson, MS · On-site

Local News Chief Meteorologist 16WAPT, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS has an opening for a Chief ... Execute active live shots and tell compelling stories * Communicate weather presentation vision ...

Hearst

Chief Meteorologist

New Orleans, LA

Local News Chief Meteorologist WDSU, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, LA, has an opening for a ... Execute active live shots and tell compelling stories * Communicate weather presentation vision ...

Hearst

Chief Meteorologist

New Orleans, LA · On-site

Local News Chief Meteorologist WDSU, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, LA, has an opening for a ... Execute active live shots and tell compelling stories * Communicate weather presentation vision ...

Blaze Media

Chief Marketing Officer

Irving, TX · On-site

The CMO ensures Blaze Media's brand identity, storytelling, and audience engagement align with its mission to empower creators and champion free expression. This executive will lead integrated ...

Blaze Media

Chief Marketing Officer

Irving, TX · On-site

The CMO ensures Blaze Media's brand identity, storytelling, and audience engagement align with its mission to empower creators and champion free expression. This executive will lead integrated ...

Lumos & Associates

Marketing Director

Reno, NV · On-site

This leader will serve as the company's chief storyteller-an exceptional writer, skilled public relations professional, and visually minded communicator who can transform complex, technical work into ...

Blaze Media

Chief Marketing Officer

Irving, TX · On-site

The CMO ensures Blaze Media's brand identity, storytelling, and audience engagement align with its mission to empower creators and champion free expression. This executive will lead integrated ...

JF Retail Services

Chief of Staff

El Segundo, CA · On-site +1

$155K - $180K/yr

As Chief of Staff to the CFO, you will play a key role in advancing the company's most important ... Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills with strong executive storytelling ability * Proven ...

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How much do chief storyteller jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief storyteller in the United States is $124,409.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,000.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Chief Storyteller do?

A Chief Storyteller is responsible for shaping and communicating a company's narrative to engage employees, customers, and stakeholders. They craft compelling messages that align with the brand's mission, values, and goals, using various media such as speeches, articles, videos, and presentations. This role often involves collaborating with marketing, communications, and leadership teams to ensure consistency and emotional resonance in storytelling. Ultimately, a Chief Storyteller helps build brand identity, foster connections, and inspire action through strategic storytelling.

What does a typical day look like for a Chief Storyteller?

A typical day for a Chief Storyteller involves collaborating with marketing, communications, and executive teams to craft and refine brand messages, overseeing the development of content across digital platforms, and ensuring stories resonate with target audiences. You may lead brainstorming sessions, review content for alignment with brand voice, and utilize analytics to gauge the impact of storytelling initiatives. The role often requires balancing creative work with strategic planning, and responding quickly to messaging opportunities or challenges. Effective collaboration and frequent communication with different departments are key parts of the daily routine.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Chief Storyteller position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chief Storyteller, you need expertise in brand narrative development, strategic communication, and content creation, often supported by a background in marketing, communications, or journalism. Familiarity with digital storytelling tools, content management systems, and analytics platforms is typically required. Exceptional creativity, leadership, and collaboration skills help you convey authentic messages and unite teams around a compelling vision. These capabilities are vital for shaping a powerful brand identity and fostering strong engagement with audiences across multiple channels.

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Chief Meteorologist

Chief Meteorologist

Hearst

Jackson, MS • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Hearst rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

49th of 65 rated media

Job description

Local News Chief Meteorologist

16WAPT, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS has an opening for a Chief Meteorologist. We are looking for someone who knows the science of forecasting and can tell a relatable weather story. You will be an accurate forecaster, convey appropriate tone for the situation, summarize complicated information, and be able to use the latest technology. You will also manage a team of meteorologists and will demonstrate and communicate our coverage plan to producers, anchors, reporters, video journalists, and our digital team. The Chief Meteorologist is an important part of the news management team. 

Responsibilities

  • Get viewers ready with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts
  • Provide immediate weather information before and during severe weather event
  • Provide content on TV, for our radio partners, and on our digital platforms
  • Use all the latest technology available to us, to tell an intriguing weather story
  • Deployed in the field during weather events
  • Summarize facts and content for broadcasts
  • Execute active live shots and tell compelling stories
  • Communicate weather presentation vision with our team of anchors, reporters, video journalists, and production staff
  • Produce and publish content to online platforms
  • Will attend weekly news manager meeting
  • Will evaluate supervised employees and guide them to success through feedback opportunities
  • Will appear at public events and community educational outreach opportunities

Requirements

  • Previous on-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverage
  • In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting
  • Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation
  • Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high powered radar data
  • Proficient in using baron's and or WSI graphics and technology
  • NWA and CBM seals are a plus
  • Related military experience will be considered

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

  • Medical | Dental | Vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Emotional Wellness Support
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • LGBTQ+ Health Services
  • Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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