Head Meteorologist & Live Weather Leader

WSVN-TV 7News; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbeam Television Corporation seeks a seasoned Chief Meteorologist for WSVN-TV 7News in Miami to lead a six-member weather team and act as the primary on-air authority for weather coverage.

The role requires exceptional meteorological expertise, strong on-air presence, decisive leadership, and the ability to guide the team through significant weather events, including hurricanes, across TV and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or related field.
• Significant on-air meteorology experience; leadership preferred.
• Strong knowledge of radar, satellites, models and forecasting tech.
• Proven experience with severe weather coverage in live TV.
• Excellent on-camera communication and storytelling skills.

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 to establish viewer trust.
• Lead coverage of hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes, flooding, and other weather events from studio and field.
• Translate weather data into clear, actionable information for viewers.
• Mentor and develop a six-member weather team, overseeing scheduling and staffing.
• Coordinate with newsroom leadership during severe weather and extended coverage.
• Oversee weather technology, radar, graphics, and data sources.
• Develop weather content for TV, digital platforms, and apps.
• Grow the station's weather brand and digital audience.
• Represent the station at community events and weather education programs.
• Develop strategic weather coverage plans, especially for hurricane season.

Skills

On-air meteorology

Leadership

Forecasting

Team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in meteorology/Atmospheric Science

Tools

Radar systems

Forecasting models

Data visualization tools

Job description

Sunbeam Television Corporation seeks a seasoned Chief Meteorologist for WSVN-TV 7News in Miami to lead a six-member weather team and act as the primary on-air authority for weather coverage.

The role requires exceptional meteorological expertise, strong on-air presence, decisive leadership, and the ability to guide the team through significant weather events, including hurricanes, across TV and digital platforms.