Meteorologist

RateMyStation; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WPDE in Myrtle Beach, SC is seeking a meteorologist to join our weather team. You will work with the Chief and other meteorologists to create weather segments, present on-air forecasts, issue warnings, and develop graphics for digital and social platforms.

The role requires strong forecasting skills, sharp news judgment, and the ability to tell a story through weather. A Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology and 2+ years of on-air experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field.
• 2+ years’ experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred.
• Strong writing and on-air presentation skills.
• Ability to produce weather content for digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting, producing and presenting weather casts clearly.
• Issue warnings, produce graphics, report live during events.
• Contribute weather content to digital and social media.
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station.
• Collaborate with producers on relevant weather coverage.

Skills

Forecasting

News judgement

Multi-tasking

Social media content

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Job description

WPDE in Myrtle Beach, SC has a exciting opportunity for you! The qualified candidate will be responsible for working with our team of meteorologists in the creation of weather segments, live-breaking/severe weather events, and producing weather-related stories and content for our digital and social platforms. Along with the Chief and other Meteorologists, you will be responsible for the content of the weather cast on-air and on our digital platforms. You will present on-air forecasts, issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and provide content to digital and social media.

The main day to day responsibilities of the role will include…

• Forecasting, Producing and Presenting clear and concise weather casts, which tell a story and connect with viewers
• Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events
• Utilize social media during severe weather, as well as write weather stories
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station
• Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations

What skills do you need to be successful in our role?

• In Depth Knowledge of forecasting
• Sharp news judgement and exceptional writing skills
• Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks
• Ability to produce impactful content for social media
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• 2 plus years’ experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred

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Qualification

• In Depth Knowledge of forecasting
• Sharp news judgement and exceptional writing skills
• Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks
• Ability to produce impactful content for social media
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field
• 2 plus years’ experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred
• Education level Bachelor's degree in Meteorology
• Years of Experience 2 Year
• Job Type Full Time