Dynamic Per Diem Weather Meteorologist — Live & Digital

Fox Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

FOX News Channel is seeking a Per Diem Weather Meteorologist for WFLD to deliver accurate forecasts across TV, digital, and social platforms. You will monitor rapidly changing conditions, present live weather hits and updates, and create content for web and social channels while working with the station's weather team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in meteorology or related field, with strong forecasting knowledge and the ability to work independently during varied shifts, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or a related field preferred.
• AMS or NWA certification is a plus.
• Excellent live presentation, writing, communication, and interviewing skills.
• Proficiency with weather graphics systems, digital publishing tools, and social media.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver clear, accurate weather forecasts for TV, digital, and mobile audiences.
• Monitor developing weather conditions and provide timely updates during severe or rapidly changing events.
• Produce and present live weather hits, newscasts, cut-ins, and extended coverage.
• Communicate weather risks and impacts in a calm, audience-friendly manner.
• Create weather content for the station website, social platforms, streaming apps.
• Collaborate with news producers, anchors, reporters, and assignment editors.
• Maintain a professional on-air presence and represent the station positively.

Skills

Forecasting

Severe weather

Live presentation

News writing

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree in meteorology or atmospheric science

Tools

Weather graphics systems

Digital publishing tools

Job description

FOX News Channel is seeking a Per Diem Weather Meteorologist for WFLD to deliver accurate forecasts across TV, digital, and social platforms. You will monitor rapidly changing conditions, present live weather hits and updates, and create content for web and social channels while working with the station's weather team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in meteorology or related field, with strong forecasting knowledge and the ability to work independently during varied shifts, including