Morning Meteorologist & Severe Weather Storyteller

OHIO/OKLAHOMA HEARST TELEVISION INC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KOCO-TV, the Hearst Television ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City, is seeking a high-energy meteorologist to join our First Alert Weather Team. You will forecast accurately, convey urgency during severe weather, and tell relatable weather stories across TV, radio, and digital platforms.

You should have strong on-air presence, deep weather knowledge, and the ability to translate radar data for viewers. In-person attendance is required as part of our News Department.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting.
• Proven on-air experience in handling breaking news and severe weather coverage.
• Dynamic and authoritative on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation.
• Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high powered radar data.
• CBM and AMS seals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Give viewers the First Alert with accurate, compelling weather forecasts.
• Provide urgent weather information before and during severe weather events.
• Provide content for TV, radio partners, and digital platforms.
• Produce science-based news content during the week.
• Tell engaging weather stories using available technology and graphics.
• May be deployed in the field during weather events.
• Gather information and summarize facts for broadcast.
• Attendance in person required.

Skills

Weather forecasting

On-air presence

Severe weather coverage

Radar interpretation

Broadcast communication

Field reporting

Storytelling

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Tools

WSI graphics

Baron graphics

Job description

KOCO-TV, the Hearst Television ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City, is seeking a high-energy meteorologist to join our First Alert Weather Team. You will forecast accurately, convey urgency during severe weather, and tell relatable weather stories across TV, radio, and digital platforms.

You should have strong on-air presence, deep weather knowledge, and the ability to translate radar data for viewers. In-person attendance is required as part of our News Department.