Meteorologist

South Bend; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package

Long Term Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Vacation/Personal/Sick/Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

ABC57 News and Weather in South Bend, Indiana is in search of an experienced broadcast meteorologist to join their fast-paced team. This role emphasizes impactful storytelling and hyper local forecasting. Responsibilities include developing inventive forecasts, reporting during severe weather events, and creating on-air graphics. Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, experience in video shooting, and a comprehensive understanding of weather software. Health benefits and 401(k) with company match are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is essential.
• Strong digital weather storytelling capabilities are a must.
• Experience with video production preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop weather forecasts for a highly active weather market.
• Report live during weather-related events.
• Create engaging weather presentations.

Skills

Strong digital and social media presence

Comprehensive understanding of weather computers and software

Prior experience with video shooting and editing

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science in Journalism, Communications, Meteorology, or a related field

Tools

WSI weather systems

Job description

Description

Meteorologist:

ABC57 News and Weather in South Bend, Indiana is seeking an experienced broadcast meteorologist to join our dynamic and fast paced team. As the market’s First Warning Neighborhood Weather station, we prioritize hyper local forecasting and impactful storytelling.

About the Role

• Make an impact on weather reporting on topics including climate change, severe weather education, and agriculture
• Utilize equipment like drones to aggressively cover breaking weather situations
• Bring a strong sense of urgency and smoothly pivot tasks when weather conditions change rapidly

What You’ll Do

• Develop inventive weather forecasts for a highly active weather market
• Create on-air graphics for clear and engaging weather presentations
• Report live during weather-related events
• Write, shoot, and edit weather stories for broadcast and digital platforms
• Inform the public about weather information utilizing 24/7 digital tools
• Appear at ABC57 sponsored public and community events as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Journalism, Communications, Meteorology, or a related field
• Ability to work onsite only
• Comprehensive understanding of weather computers and software for dynamic storytelling
• Strong digital and social media presenceKnowledge of WSI weather systems preferred
• Prior experience with video shooting and editing preferred

What We Offer:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term Disability Insurance & Accident Insurance
• Retirement & Savings: HSA Plan, 401(k) with Company Match
• Time Off: Vacation/Personal/Sick/Paid Holidays
• Leave Support: Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave
• Family Benefits: Paid Parental Leave

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.