Meteorologist

Rincon Broadcasting Group; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Rincon Broadcasting Group in Champaign, IL is seeking a Full-time Meteorologist to forecast, produce, and present nightly weather for FOX Illinois newscasts and digital platforms. You will deliver clear, engaging weather stories and contribute graphics and maps across broadcasts.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Meteorology (or related field) and 2+ years of weather presentation experience, with strong live reporting and social media skills. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field required.
• Equivalency of education and work experience acceptable.
• 2+ years of weather presentation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, produce, and present clear weather casts.
• Tell a story that connects with viewers and issues warnings when needed.
• Produce graphics and maps; report live during weather events.
• Utilize social media for timely weather content.

Skills

Forecasting

Live reporting

Weather storytelling

Social media content

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

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Meteorologist

News Full Time Champaign, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1438

Salary Range: $58,000.00 To $62,000.00 Annually

WICD\WCCU\WICS in Champaign IL. is looking for a Full-time Meteorologist who is excited by the challenge of forecasting the always unpredictable weather. This person would prepare and broadcast nightly forecasts for the FOX Illinois newscasts, as well as work with other Meteorologists for coverage on Newschannel 20. We want someone who has the energy and creativity to deliver the forecast to our viewers for our evening newscasts each weekday. Our Meteorologist is also expected to provide daily digital and social media content.

Meteorologist job requirements:

• Work with the News Director and producers to determine the format of various weather graphics, segments and the best way to present to the community the weather information they need to plan their day and to be safe in the event of severe weather.
• The main day-to-day responsibilities of the role will include: Forecasting, producing, and presenting clear and concise weather casts, tell a story that connects with viewers, issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, report live during weather events, utilize social media during severe weather, as well as write weather stories
• Making public appearances on behalf of the station
• pitching story ideas and developing contacts
• Working with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience is required
• Minimum two years’ experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record