Morning Meteorologist

Ilba; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Ilba is seeking a Meteorologist to forecast and present weather content across platforms with clarity and engagement. The role emphasizes writing, reporting, and coordinating weather programming while responding to severe weather events and collaborating with a regional weather team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in weather reporting, a meteorology degree, strong English communication, and the ability to mentor others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English; excellent oral and written communication.
• Minimum five years’ experience in weather reporting or anchoring.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Ability to coach or mentor others to improve skills.
• Strong meteorology knowledge and forecasting track record.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present weather reports for all platforms.
• Ensure weather content meets company standards for integrity and quality.
• Write and deliver concise weather stories.
• Assist in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather programming.
• Respond to breaking or severe weather events as required.
• Develop comprehensive weather coverage with the weather team.
• Participate in promotional activities and public appearances.
• Write web stories detailing the local forecast daily.
• Engage with viewers on social media.

Skills

Weather reporting

Anchoring

Public speaking

Team leadership

Coaching

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Active listening

Meteorology knowledge

Driving

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology

Job description

The Meteorologist forecasts weather conditions, produces, and anchors weather reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

Experience:

• Produces and presents weather reports for all platforms.
• Ensures that all weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers weather stories in a clear and concise manner.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather programming and other content.
• Responds to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
• Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis.
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability toad libwhen required.
• Minimum five years’ experience in weather reporting or anchoring. (More or less depending on market size.)
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
• Strong understanding of the field of meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Pay Range: $48,000-$51,000 salary plan

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, life insurance, Paid Parental Leave and more.