Multiplatform Meteorologist & Weather Presenter

Scripps Media, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Retirement savings plan with company 3

Disability insurance

Job summary

WMAR, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Baltimore, Maryland, seeks a Meteorologist to join our weather team.

You will analyze meteorological data and prepare forecasts that help our community stay informed and safe, whether tracking severe weather or planning their week ahead. Responsibilities include delivering daily weathercasts across TV, Radio, and Internet, producing weather materials, and reporting live from sites or mobile units.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in related field
• Bachelor's degree preferred (Meteorology)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver daily weathercasts utilizing all available weather data and graphics computers.
• Prepare and deliver urgent weather updates interrupting regular programming as necessary.
• Prepare and deliver all weathercast materials over a variety of mediums, including TV, Radio, Internet.
• Receive assignments or evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
• Report live from event sites or mobile broadcast unit.
• May write and produce weather stories for multiple media platforms.
• Gather and verify factual information through interview, observation, and research.

Skills

Weather forecasting

Broadcast writing

AP style

Posting content to websites

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Tools

Weather graphics systems

Editing systems

Job description

WMAR, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Baltimore, Maryland, seeks a Meteorologist to join our weather team.

You will analyze meteorological data and prepare forecasts that help our community stay informed and safe, whether tracking severe weather or planning their week ahead. Responsibilities include delivering daily weathercasts across TV, Radio, and Internet, producing weather materials, and reporting live from sites or mobile units.