Head Weather Director & On-Air Chief Meteorologist

PAGE Cooperative, Inc.; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role demands meteorological expertise, strong on-air presence, sound decision-making, and leadership during significant weather events, including hurricanes. Responsibilities span forecasting, digital content, and strategic weather planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a related field.
• Significant on-air meteorologist experience; leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of radar, satellite imagery, computer models, and forecasting technology.
• Proven experience covering severe and breaking weather in a live television environment.

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 that establish viewer trust.
• Lead coverage of hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes, flooding, and other significant weather events.
• Translate weather data into clear, actionable information for viewers.
• Lead and develop a six-member weather team, oversee scheduling and staffing.
• Coordinate with newsroom leadership during severe weather and extended coverage.
• Oversee weather technology, forecasting systems, radar, graphics and data resources.
• Develop weather content for television, digital platforms, mobile apps, streaming, and social media.
• Grow the station’s weather brand and digital audience.

Skills

On-air meteorology

Leadership

Broadcast storytelling

Strong communication

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in meteorology or Atmospheric Science

Tools

Radar systems

Satellite imagery

Forecasting models

Weather data platforms

Job description

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

The role demands meteorological expertise, strong on-air presence, sound decision-making, and leadership during significant weather events, including hurricanes. Responsibilities span forecasting, digital content, and strategic weather planning.