Meteorologist

WOAY-TV; Oak Hill (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WOAY-TV in Oak Hill, WV seeks a motivated Meteorologist to forecast, create graphics, present weather and write weather stories for multiple platforms. You will issue warnings from the National Weather Service and collaborate with producers to highlight relevant weather content.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in meteorology or a related field, demonstrates strong verbal and written communication, and can work independently under tight deadlines while staying organized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in meteorology or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage time to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Forecast weather and create graphics/maps; present weather on multiple platforms.
• Report, write, and edit weather stories; coordinate with producers for relevant content.
• Issue warnings/alerts from the National Weather Service and use social media during severe weather.
• Occasional Multimedia Journalist duties: report, shoot, write, and edit stories for website, social, and mobile app.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Independent work

Prioritize tasks

Education

Bachelor's degree in meteorology or related field

Tools

WSI Max

Job description

WOAY-TV is looking for a motivated team player to join us as a Meteorologist.

Meteorology duties include forecasting, creating graphics and maps, presenting clear and concise weather forecasts, and writing weather stories. You will work with producers to determine relevant weather-related content for shows. You will also issue warnings and alerts as received from the National Weather Service and utilize social media during severe weather. WSI Max experience is a plus.

This position may also include some Multimedia Journalist duties. As a Multimedia Journalist, you will report, shoot, write, and edit stories. You will be expected to produce content for a variety of platforms including our website, social media, and mobile app, in addition to television. Factual research, source development, and finding leads is crucial, in addition to being flexible to work assigned shifts.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in meteorology or other related field. Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial. You must be able to prioritize, work well independently, have strong organizational skills, handle time constraints, and meet deadlines.

WOAY-TV

PO Box 3001

Oak Hill, WV 25901

Thomas Broadcasting is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.