First Alert Morning Meteorologist: Live Field & TV Forecast

Hearst Television, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

KOCO-TV, the Hearst Television ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City, is seeking a high-energy meteorologist to join our First Alert Weather Team. You will forecast with accuracy, tell relatable weather stories, and communicate with urgency during severe weather.

You will contribute content across TV, radio, and digital platforms and may be deployed in the field as needed. This role requires an in-depth knowledge of weather science, proven on-air experience, and the ability to present a calm,

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting.
• Proven on-air experience in handling breaking news and severe weather coverage.
• Dynamic and authoritative on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation.
• Knowledgeable about interpreting and translating radar data.
• AMS seal preferred; WSI/Baron experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide First Alert forecasts that are accurate, compelling, and understandable.
• Deliver urgent weather information before and during severe weather events.
• Produce content for TV, radio partners, and digital platforms.
• Create science-based news content during the week.
• Use available tech to tell a compelling weather story.
• Be prepared to be deployed in the field during weather events.
• Gather information and summarize facts for broadcast.

Skills

Weather forecasting

On-air presentation

Severe weather coverage

Radar interpretation

Field reporting

Broadcast journalism

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology

AMS/CBM seal preferred

Tools

WSI graphics

Baron graphics

Radar software

Broadcast automation tools

Job description

KOCO-TV, the Hearst Television ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City, is seeking a high-energy meteorologist to join our First Alert Weather Team. You will forecast with accuracy, tell relatable weather stories, and communicate with urgency during severe weather.

You will contribute content across TV, radio, and digital platforms and may be deployed in the field as needed. This role requires an in-depth knowledge of weather science, proven on-air experience, and the ability to present a calm,