Multimedia Meteorologist: Live Weather & News

The E.W. Scripps Company; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental and vision

Retirement plan with company match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

ID protection

Pet discount program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

WMAR, The E.W. Scripps Company, an ABC affiliate in Baltimore, MD, seeks a meteorologist to join our weather team. You will analyze meteorological data and prepare forecasts for a dynamic Mid-Atlantic market, tracking severe weather and planning weekly outlooks.

You'll deliver weathercasts on TV, radio, and online, write for multiple platforms, and may report live from event sites or mobile units. A strong broadcast writing background and proficiency with weather data tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology required or preferred.
• Typically 3+ years in a related field is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to provide proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver daily weathercasts using weather data and graphics systems.
• Deliver urgent weather updates interrupting regular programming as needed.
• Produce weather materials for TV, radio, and internet.
• Evaluate new weather data gathering/presentation tools.
• Develop story ideas from news leads and tips.
• Report live from events or mobile units.
• Write/produce weather stories for multiple media platforms.
• Collaborate with photographers as assigned.
• Gather and verify factual information through interviews and research.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Computer literacy

Broadcast writing

AP style writing

Posting content to websites

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Tools

Weather data and graphics systems

Editing systems

Job description

WMAR, The E.W. Scripps Company, an ABC affiliate in Baltimore, MD, seeks a meteorologist to join our weather team. You will analyze meteorological data and prepare forecasts for a dynamic Mid-Atlantic market, tracking severe weather and planning weekly outlooks.

You'll deliver weathercasts on TV, radio, and online, write for multiple platforms, and may report live from event sites or mobile units. A strong broadcast writing background and proficiency with weather data tools are essential.