Meteorologist/ Reporter

American Meteorological Society; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Meteorological Society seeks a Meteorologist/Reporter to present weekend weather forecasts and produce compelling weather-related stories three days a week for WWMT/ARC West Michigan. The role focuses on accurate forecasts, engaging storytelling, and contributing to severe weather coverage across multiple platforms.

The ideal candidate will have strong on-air delivery, a digital-first mindset, and the ability to shoot, write, and edit as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology is required.
• 2 years' weather presentation experience preferred.
• Strong on-air delivery and ability to tell weather stories across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, produce and present weathercasts with clear storytelling.
• Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics/maps, and report live during weather events.
• Deliver calm, confident coverage during severe weather and other high-impact events.
• Create original weather content for digital and social platforms.
• Write and update forecasts for multiple platforms.
• Pitch weather-related stories and develop contacts in the field.
• Ability to shoot, write and edit as needed.
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station.
• Fill-in on weekday newscasts and other shifts as needed.

Skills

Forecasting skills

Weather judgment

Severe weather coverage

Storytelling (weather)

Live shots

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Tools

Video editing

Graphics & maps production

Job description

Job Description

WWMT/ARC West Michigan is looking for a Meteorologist/Reporter to present the weather forecast for the weekend news and produce impactful weather-related/environmental stories 3 days a week. You'll be responsible for delivering accurate, compelling forecasts while helping our content center own severe weather coverage. We want someone with a strong on-air delivery and digital-first mindset who can produce content on multiple platforms.

Responsibilities of the role will include...

• Forecasting, producing and presenting clear and concise weathercasts, which tell a story and connect with viewers
• Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events
• Deliver calm, confident coverage during severe weather and other high-impact weather events.
• Create original weather-related content for digital, social platforms
• Write and update forecasts for our multiple platforms.
• Pitch weather-related, environmental stories and develop contacts
• Ability to shoot, write and edit as needed.
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station
• Fill‑in on weekday newscasts and other shifts as needed.

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

• Have strong forecasting skills and weather judgment
• Produce weather segments that provide context and are easy to understand
• Must have experience with live severe weather coverage on multiple platforms
• Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories; we value visual and compelling storytelling on air and online
• Ability to handle active and visual live shots
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology
• 2 years' experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred

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