Dynamic On-Camera Weather Forecaster for Severe Weather

Fort Myers-Naples HTV LLC; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, Florida, is seeking an experienced meteorologist to deliver accurate weather forecasts and tell relatable weather stories on air. You will provide timely information during severe weather and report to the News Director.

The role requires a strong understanding of weather science, the ability to translate radar data, and a calm, clear presentational style for TV, radio, and digital platforms. In-person attendance is required.

Qualifications

• Professional 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.

Responsibilities

• Get our viewers ready with accurate, compelling weather forecasts.
• Provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events.
• Broadcast content across TV, radio partners, and digital platforms.
• Utilize all technology available to tell an engaging weather story.
• Be deployed in the field during weather events.
• Gather information and summarize facts for broadcast.

Skills

Weather forecasting

On-air presence

Radar interpretation

Spanish bilingual

Tools

Television systems

Live field reporting

Job description

Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, Florida, is seeking an experienced meteorologist to deliver accurate weather forecasts and tell relatable weather stories on air. You will provide timely information during severe weather and report to the News Director.

The role requires a strong understanding of weather science, the ability to translate radar data, and a calm, clear presentational style for TV, radio, and digital platforms. In-person attendance is required.