Evening Meteorologist: Local Weather & Severe Storm Expert

Forum-Communications; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision packages

Paid maternity and parental leave

Company-paid short-term disability and

Job summary

Dakota News Live in Bismarck, North Dakota seeks an Evening Meteorologist to deliver accurate forecasts, monitor weather systems and communicate severe weather threats across Western North Dakota.

You will work in a fast-paced newsroom, contribute to digital platforms and collaborate with our ABC station. A bachelor’s degree in meteorology or atmospheric science is preferred; experience with weather graphics is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in meteorology or related field.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to operate weather graphics software.
• Proven forecasting knowledge with quick decision making.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexibility in hours and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, engaging forecasts for the evening newscast.
• Monitor weather systems and analyze forecast models for severe weather.
• Explain complex weather information clearly to viewers.
• Contribute to digital platforms and collaborate with ABC station.

Skills

Forecasting

Weather graphics

Multitasking

Communication

Work under pressure

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology

Tools

Weather graphics systems

Job description

Dakota News Live in Bismarck, North Dakota seeks an Evening Meteorologist to deliver accurate forecasts, monitor weather systems and communicate severe weather threats across Western North Dakota.

You will work in a fast-paced newsroom, contribute to digital platforms and collaborate with our ABC station. A bachelor’s degree in meteorology or atmospheric science is preferred; experience with weather graphics is a plus.