Meteorologist

Fort-Myers-Broadcastin; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and HSA

Company-paid life insurance

PTO and company-paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

WINK News in Southwest Florida is seeking a Meteorologist who delivers accurate forecasts with a personable, engaging on-air presence. Present weathercasts on TV and radio and produce forecasts for digital and social platforms.

You will provide live coverage during severe weather events and participate in community outreach. The role requires 2–3 years of professional broadcast meteorology experience and tropical weather familiarity; training provided.

Qualifications

• AMS member; CBM or CBM-eligible preferred.
• Strong on-air communication and storytelling skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Tropical weather experience is a plus (training provided).
• Refined interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• 2-3 years of professional broadcast meteorology experience preferred.
• Proven ability to cover severe weather and breaking weather events on-air.
• Experience with tropical forecasting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Present weathercasts on TV and radio
• Produce forecasts and weather content for digital and social platforms
• Provide live coverage during severe weather events
• Participate in community appearances and outreach

Skills

On-air storytelling

Broadcast meteorology

Live reporting

Weather communication

Team collaboration

Tropical weather

Job description

METEOROLOGIST
WINK News—Southwest Florida’s News Leader is seeking a Meteorologist who delivers accurate forecasts with a personable, engaging on‑air presence.

Responsibilities

• Present weathercasts on TV and radio


• Produce forecasts and weather content for digital and social platforms


• Provide live coverage during severe weather events


• Participate in community appearances and outreach

Qualifications

• AMS member; CBM or CBM-eligible preferred


• Strong on‑air communication and storytelling skills


• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment


• Tropical weather experience is a plus (training provided)


• Refined interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate professionally across departments


• 2-3 years of professional broadcast meteorology experience preferred


• Proven ability to cover severe weather and breaking weather events on‑air


• Experience with tropical forecasting preferred

Southwest Florida is a dynamic weather market—frequent lightning, tropical systems, and occasional winter cold events—offering a great opportunity to grow within a strong, supportive weather team.

Interested candidates should submit a reel and resume.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, including live broadcasts


• Ability to work at a computer using weather and graphics systems


• Clear verbal communication for on‑air and field reporting


• Ability to operate broadcast equipment (cameras, microphones, teleprompters)


• Ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds


• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions


• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a high‑pressure environment


• Availability for extended hours during severe weather


• Local travel as needed


• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and HSA (effective 1st of the month after 30 days; subject to plan terms)


• Company-paid life insurance and EAP; voluntary short‑term disability


• PTO (accrual‑based) and company‑paid holidays


• 401(k)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

WINK News is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.

Southwest Florida is often praised as being one of the healthiest and happiest places in the world with miles of white‑sand beaches and a dynamic community. Broadcast Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a drug‑free and smoke‑free environment.