Chief Meteorologist-WSVN

PAGE Cooperative, Inc.; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbeam Television Corporation’s WSVN-TV in Miami seeks a seasoned Chief Meteorologist to lead the six-member weather team and serve as the station’s primary on-air authority for weather coverage.

The role demands meteorological expertise, strong on-air presence, sound decision-making, and leadership during significant weather events, including hurricanes. Responsibilities span forecasting, digital content, and strategic weather planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a related field.
• Significant on-air meteorologist experience; 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.

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 forecasts that establish viewer trust.
• Lead coverage of hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes, flooding, and other significant weather events.
• Translate weather data into clear, actionable information for viewers.
• Lead and develop a six-member weather team, oversee 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 television, digital platforms, mobile apps, streaming, and social media.
• Grow the station’s weather brand and digital audience.

Skills

On-air meteorology

Leadership

Broadcast storytelling

Strong communication

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in meteorology or Atmospheric Science

Tools

Radar systems

Satellite imagery

Forecasting models

Weather data platforms

Job description

Chief Meteorologist

WSVN-TV, Miami is 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.
• Sunbeam Television Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.