Chief Meteorologist

WSVN-TV 7News; North Bay Village (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WSVN-TV 7News seeks an experienced Chief Meteorologist to lead its six-member weather team and serve as the station’s primary on-air weather authority. The role requires top meteorological expertise, strong on-air presence, and decisive leadership during severe weather events.

The successful candidate will oversee daily forecasting, breaking weather coverage, department operations, digital content, and long-term weather planning, including hurricane season, while growing the station's weather

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in meteorology or Atmospheric Science.
• Experience as an on-air meteorologist; leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of radar, satellite imagery, computer models, and forecasting tech.
• Proven experience covering severe/breaking weather live on TV.
• Excellent on-camera communication, presentation and storytelling skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, organizational and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to stay calm and decisive under pressure.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, mornings/evenings during severe weather.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the station's primary on-air meteorologist for daily newscasts, special reports, severe weather coverage, and breaking events.
• Deliver accurate, compelling forecasts that build viewer trust.
• Lead coverage of hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes, flooding, and other events from station and field.
• Translate weather data into clear, actionable information for viewers.
• Lead and develop a six-member weather team; manage scheduling and staffing.
• Coordinate with newsroom leadership during severe weather and extended coverage.
• Oversee weather technology, forecasting systems, radar, graphics, and data resources.
• Develop weather content for TV, digital platforms, apps, streaming, and social media.
• Grow the station's weather brand and digital audience.
• Represent the station at community events and weather education programs.
• Develop strategic weather coverage plans, especially for hurricane season.

Skills

Leadership

On-air communication

Decision-making

Calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in meteorology/Atmospheric Science

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Chief Meteorologist to lead our six-member weather team and serve as the station’s primary on-air authority for weather coverage.

This is a high-profile leadership role requiring exceptional meteorological expertise, strong on-air presence, sound decision-making, and the ability to lead the team through significant and severe weather events. The Chief Meteorologist will oversee daily forecasting, breaking weather coverage, department operations, digital content, and long-term weather planning, including hurricane season.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the station’s primary on-air meteorologist for daily newscasts, special reports, severe weather coverage, and breaking weather events.
• Deliver accurate, compelling, and easy-to-understand forecasts that establish viewer trust.
• Lead coverage of hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes, flooding, and other significant weather events from the studio and field as needed.
• Translate complex weather data, radar, models, and forecasting information into clear, actionable information for viewers.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a six-member weather team while overseeing scheduling, performance, workflow, and staffing.
• Coordinate closely with newsroom leadership and producers during severe weather and extended coverage.
• Oversee weather technology, forecasting systems, radar, graphics, and data resources.
• Develop weather content for television, digital platforms, mobile apps, streaming, and social media.
• Help grow the station’s weather brand and digital audience.
• Represent the station at community events, school visits, public appearances, and weather education programs.
• Develop and implement strategic weather coverage plans, particularly for hurricane season.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a related field.
• Significant experience as an on-air television meteorologist; leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of radar, satellite imagery, computer models, and forecasting technology.
• Proven experience covering severe and breaking weather in a live television environment.
• Excellent on-camera communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to remain calm, accurate, and decisive under pressure.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, early mornings, evenings, and extended hours during severe weather events.