Meteorologist

• Deliver accurate and compelling weather forecasts, paying special attention to severe and inconvenient weather that impacts our consumers’ lives
• Develop and maintain close ties to the community by engaging with local individuals, venues, and participating in community events
• Produce creative and engaging weather reports using state-of-the-art graphics and pre-production elements, adding value across all platforms
• Utilize process language to explain the “why” behind your forecasts, stories, and the relevance to the audience
• Demonstrate trustworthiness, authenticity, and empathy both on-air and within the community
• Actively contribute content to station platforms online and on social media, establishing a strong feedback/engagement loop with the audience
• Provide urgent, immediate weather information from the studio and in the field

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology
• Minimum of 2 years’ on-air experience, including severe weather coverage experience
• Proficient in WSI, Baron and ENPS
• Proven track record of accuracy in weather forecasting
• Strong on-air presence with an engaging personality and conversational weather presentation
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Knowledge of newsroom computer systems, smartphone technology, and social media platforms
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to represent the station positively in the community

Bilingual abilities, especially in Spanish, are considered a strong asset